Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
This Broccoli Sprout Smoothie is a superfood breakfast full of phytonutrients and cancer-fighting compounds. It’s a nourishing dairy-free and vegan recipe that only takes a few minutes to make.
Awhile back, I wrote about growing broccoli sprouts at home (see my guide to how to sprout broccoli). I see them at the farmers’ markets and the natural foods store for almost $5 for a quarter pound, so making them at home is definitely the budget-friendly way to go.
You don’t need dirt or anything, so it’s really an easy way to practice indoor gardening right on your kitchen countertop. I first learned about the benefits of broccoli sprouts when I was practicing a vegan diet; this recipe is part of my round-up of the best Nutritarian recipes.
While I’m not vegan anymore (see my article on the problems with a plant-based diet), I do follow a gluten-free and dairy-free diet that is also part of a PCOS diet.
Why You Need This Recipe
- You’ve probably heard about the potential cancer-fighting benefits of broccoli sprouts. As a cancer survivor, I like to include as many foods in this category as possible and recommend that you do too!
- Most people put brocolli sprouts on a sandwich or a salad, but I’ve been putting them in a green smoothie. The fruit in the smoothie covers most of the spicy flavor of the sprouts. Also, since it’s advised to rinse sprouts thoroughly before eating them, this smoothie recipe means you just rinse them and put them into the blender.
- Once you get the hang of growing broccoli sprout at home, it’s pretty easy! It does take about 5 days from start to finish, though, so don’t waste anymore time getting started. If you don’t have fresh broccoli sprouts on hand, you can even use broccoli sprout powder instead.
- I’ve also written another article with Ways to Use Broccoli Sprouts, in addition to this smoothie recipe.
Key Ingredients
I realize that the name of this smoothie isn’t the most appetizing or enticing, but I promise that it tastes like a milkshake. Well, maybe a healthy milkshake. If you want it to be sweeter, you can throw in 1-2 pitted dates.
Hemp seeds add plant-based protein and nutrition to this recipe, plus creaminess once they get fully blended.
Frozen berries and frozen banana add natural sweetness and thickness.
Cocoa powder adds a bit of a chocolate flavor and helps to cover any bitterness from the broccoli sprouts.
Broccoli sprouts are the key to this smoothie! I use homegrown sprouts, but you can also find them in most natural food grocery stores.
Baby spinach adds a little more nutrition and helps give the smoothie its distinctive green color.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Combine your water, hemp seeds, frozen fruit, broccoli sprouts, and cocoa powder in the base of your high speed blender. I recommend a Blendtec or a Vitamix.
Step Two
Turn the blender up to high and let it run for 30-45 seconds, or until everything is fully combined and creamy.
Step Three
Pour and serve!
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- You can double this recipe if you want more servings.
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
- If you are sensitive to bitter flavors, you can use half the amount of broccoli sprouts. You can also add 1-2 dates to the smoothie to make it sweeter.
- Grow your own broccoli sprouts using my guide to growing broccoli sprouts.
- If you want to add more protein to this recipe, use one of the powders listed on my best clean protein powders.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! I do recommend using a frozen banana because it adds so much thickness. But, you could also use frozen sweet cherries or frozen raspberries instead of the frozen strawberries.
Despite all of the nutrition in this smoothie, it is surprisingly creamy, thick, and delicious.
More Healthy Smoothie & Juice Recipes You Might Like
- Anti-Cancer Breakfast Smoothie
- Broccoli Smoothie
- Cauliflower Smoothie
- Celery Juice
- Beet Juice
- Carrot Juice
- Celery Cucumber Juice
See my entire list of healthy dairy-free smoothies. And, don’t miss my round-up of the best Cancer Fighting Smoothies or the best Weight Gain Smoothies.
You might also like my article about the Health Benefits of Green Smoothies.
More Resources for Sprouts and Microgreens
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Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
This Broccoli Sprout Smoothie is a superfood breakfast full of phytonutrients and cancer-fighting compounds. It’s a nourishing dairy-free and vegan recipe that only takes a few minutes to make.
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts, rinsed well
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine the water, hemp seeds, spinach, broccoli sprouts, banana, strawberries, pineapple chunks, and cocoa powder into the base of a high-speed blender.
- Process on the “smoothie” mode or for at least 45 seconds on high until completely blended.
- The texture should be smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can double this recipe if you want more servings.
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
- If you are sensitive to bitter flavors, you can use half the amount of broccoli sprouts.
- Grow your own broccoli sprouts using my guide to growing broccoli sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: how to use broccoli sprouts in a smoothie, rhonda patrick smoothie, how to eat broccoli sprouts
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Hi, I like to eat my broccoli sprouts mixed with home made sauerkraut . Or i put a bunch on our plates and we call them finger salad. Or I grab a bunch out of the finished sprout jar from frig if I am tired during the day or evening they give me a pickup. But for finicky eaters the smoothie is the easiest.
Great, I’m so glad you like the smoothie recipe, Sally! I agree, it’s the easiest way to eat sprouts. 🙂
I’m a big fan of broccoli sprout fan too and they go into smoothies too.
Glad to hear I’m not the only one to do this, Vanessa!!! 🙂
I NEED to get on this wagon. But is there a way to do it without a sprouter? I don’t want more stuff in my tiny apartment…
Yes, you can use a mason jar, Rachel! You’ll need a way to vent the top, maybe a cheesecloth or nut milk bag?
Such a cool spin on a smoothie! I love sprouts and it’s a great way to get your greens in!
Thanks, Kendra!!! XO.
What a great way to get even more nutrition into a green smoothie! Sprouts are really expensive here too, and I really need to get into the swing of growing my own – so thanks for the inspiration!
You’re so welcome, Kari! I think sprouts are expensive everywhere, but they are actually REALLY easy to grow at home! XO!
Wow – once again tasty and interesting spin on a smoothie. So many variations for those who want more nutrient dense smoothies!
Thanks, Darryl! My smoothies tend to be a hodgepodge of everything I want to get into my system but don’t want to chew, ha ha. 🙂
Gosh! So much goodness in this smoothie! I recently tried broccoli sprouts, we all liked them. Will definitely try.
Cool, Jo! Glad you like broccoli sprouts, I do too!
Yum yum yum!!! Broccoli sprouts are so good for balancing hormones! Totally making this! Thank you!
You’re right, Cristina!!! I just realized broccoli sprouts are probably rich in the compounds to help remove harmful estrogen metabolites from the body. You so smart. 🙂 XO.
This green smoothie looks and sounds so refreshing and delicious !
★★★★★
I do now love sprouts so I think this smoothie would be the perfect way to eat them. 🙂 It looks so delicious!