Broccoli Smoothie With Banana And Mango
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy pick-me-up for a healthy breakfast or post-workout snack, my broccoli smoothie with banana and mango is just what you need. It’s one of my favorite ways to sneak in some extra greens!
Now, I know what you’re thinking – a smoothie with broccoli and banana!? It sounds unusual, but trust me, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. While broccoli might not be as common in smoothies as kale or spinach, it blends beautifully with the other ingredients, creating a creamy, thick, and rich treat.
(And if you’re looking for different ways to mix things up in the morning, be sure to also try some of my other smoothie recipes! Some favorites are my arugula smoothie, tomato smoothie, and apple carrot smoothie!)
👩🏽🍳 Why I Love This Recipe
My broccoli banana mango smoothie is so good that you will barely even notice the broccoli aside from the beautiful green color. It’s a great way to add more greens to your diet as well as get picky eaters to eat more veggies.
And while broccoli does have a slightly bitter taste, I promise, it’s completely masked by the sweeter fruits in this recipe. This smoothie has sweet, tropical fruit notes from the banana and mango, and is creamy and slightly tangy thanks to the yogurt!
I love making this green smoothie when I need to use up some leftover broccoli before it goes to waste. All you need is a blender and a few minutes.
What’s even better is that it’s just as easy to customize as it is to make. My recipe is already naturally gluten free but you can make it vegan too. It’s also easy to switch up the fruits, add a handful of spinach or kale, or toss in some chia seeds or flaxseeds – see my notes below on how to do this!
But what I love most are all the broccoli smoothie benefits! It is packed with powerful antioxidants like sulforaphane, which may protect against cancer (source). Broccoli is also known to help lower blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, and is rich in vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, iron, and fiber (source).
And to top it all off, my recipe is high in protein! Between the protein in the broccoli, milk, and Greek yogurt, each serving has 9 grams of plant-based protein. A smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and that’s healthy, low-calorie and tastes great too? That’s a drink I can get behind!
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🥘 Ingredients
My healthy broccoli smoothie calls for just 6 simple ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact measurements and nutritional info.
Broccoli: This veggie forms the base of my superfood smoothie. You can use either raw broccoli florets or cooked broccoli. You can even make a frozen broccoli smoothie, and it will come out just as well.
Mango: Mango adds some sweetness and is naturally loaded with Vitamin C (source). I recommend using unsweetened frozen mango chunks to save prep time. Frozen ingredients also mean you don’t have to add ice.
Banana: Rich in potassium and nutrients (source), I include frozen ripe banana to add some sweetness and creaminess.
Milk: I used unsweetened almond milk, but any type of milk will work. Other plant-based options include unsweetened coconut milk, oat milk, flax milk, and rice milk. If you’re not vegan, low-fat milk or skim milk are great choices. If you don’t want to use milk, you can also use coconut water. I don’t recommend using fruit juices like orange juice or pineapple juice as that would increase the sugar content of this recipe.
Vanilla Extract: Just a pinch of vanilla extract adds natural sweetness. I like to use it instead of adding extra sugar.
Yogurt: Greek yogurt gives the smoothie its creamy texture and a good dose of calcium and protein (source). Feel free to use dairy-free yogurt (like unsweetened coconut yogurt) as a vegan option.
🔪 How To Make A Broccoli Smoothie
My simple broccoli smoothie recipe is so easy, that you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making homemade smoothies all along! It’s a 2-step process that anyone can master.
Watch my video below to see how quickly this smoothie comes together in just minutes.
Blend Ingredients: First, I place all the smoothie ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Then I give the broccoli shake a taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Serve: I enjoy my smoothie immediately!
💭 Expert Tips
My #1 Secret Tip when making this smoothie is to use a high-speed blender. This is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy texture without any remaining chunks of broccoli.
High-speed blenders (like a Vitamix) can fully pulverize the vegetables and fruits, ensuring that all the ingredients are well-blended. When you’ve got an ingredient like broccoli which is pretty fibrous, you really want to makes sure it gets completely blended in. This not only improves the texture but also enhances the flavor.
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Add Liquid First: Pour your liquid (almond milk or any other milk) into the blender first to prevent ingredients from sticking to the blades. This helps create the smoothest consistency and saves me some blending time.
- Freeze The Banana: I like to freeze my banana ahead of time to create a thick and creamy smoothie that is already chilled and doesn’t need any ice.
- No Extra Sugar Needed: Thanks to the fresh fruit, you most likely won’t need to add sugar or coconut sugar (or any sweetener) to my recipe! I recommend tasting the smoothie before adding more sugar.
- Serve Immediately: For the best taste and texture, I serve this broccoli and banana smoothie right after blending before it begins to separate. If you do have to wait to serve, give it a good stir until fully combined again.
- Prep Ahead: For busy mornings, you can prep the ingredients the night before. I measure out the broccoli, mango, and banana and store them in the freezer. Then, in the morning, I just add the liquid and blend!
📖 Variations
Vegan: To make this banana broccoli smoothie vegan I use unsweetened coconut yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt. Any type of vegan yogurt will work; just keep in mind that thinner yogurt will produce a thinner consistency, so you may want to add a little less.
Mix-Ins: Make my already healthy broccoli and fruit smoothie even more nutritious by mixing in some omega-3 fatty acids like chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, or even nuts and nut butter.
Other Fruits: You can also change up the fruits. Instead of mango and banana, feel free to use other fruits like pears, apples, dates, and berries. Both fresh and frozen fruit work, but I do recommend freezing the fruit before making your smoothie.
Kid-Friendly Version: If your kids are sensitive to the taste of broccoli, try adding a bit more fruit to mask the flavor instead of adding sweeteners or sugar. This makes a great broccoli smoothie for toddlers.
Raw Broccoli Spinach Smoothie: If you want to add even more greens make a raw broccoli smoothie with a handful of spinach. Any leafy greens can be added. I love tossing in whatever greens happen to be in my fridge.
Additional Protein: To turn my recipe into a broccoli protein shake by adding a scoop of your favorite regular or vegan protein powder or 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
Broccoli Pineapple Smoothie: Instead of the mango, add ½ to ¾ cup chopped pineapple to make a broccoli banana smoothie with pineapple! My kids love this version.
Broccoli Milkshake: To make it even creamier and almost like a dessert, use some regular or vegan vanilla ice cream in place of the Greek yogurt.
Smoothie Bowl: Turn this into a smoothie bowl recipe! Pour the blended smoothie into a bowl and then top it with some of my healthy low calorie granola, nuts, and coconut. You can add any toppings you like.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
My broccoli mango smoothie with banana is delicious alone but it’s also a great accompaniment to a bigger breakfast, healthy snack, or lunch. These are just a few of my favorites.
With Breakfast: Enjoy it alongside a bowl of my cornmeal porridge or high protein overnight oats. Another great option is to pair it with my gluten-free chocolate chip banana muffins, blueberry sourdough muffins, or healthy bran muffins for a quick and easy on-the-go breakfast.
With Snacks: You can also enjoy your smoothie with snacks like my air fryer banana chips, healthy flapjacks, or no bake peanut butter bliss balls. It’s also perfect with some fresh veggies and my no garlic hummus or a piece of honey avocado toast.
With Lunch: For lunch, pair your smoothie with my vegan hummus avocado wrap or kale and caramelized onion veggie panini.
🧊 Storage Directions
Fridge: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but if I have any leftovers, I pour them into an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They will stay fresh for about 24 hours. Before enjoying it again, I give it a good stir.
Freezer: Freezing will change the texture and possibly the taste, but smoothies will keep for up to 3 months when frozen. What I do is pour the smoothie into a freezer-safe container or ice cube trays. Once frozen, I put the frozen smoothie cubes in a ziplock bag. When ready to enjoy, I toss the ice cubes into my blender and puree.
❓Recipe FAQs
CAN YOU PUT FROZEN BROCCOLI IN A SMOOTHIE?
Yes! I often use pre-frozen broccoli, which is cheaper and sometimes even more nutritious than fresh broccoli, since it’s flash frozen right when it’s harvested. And the smoothie tastes just like if I had made it with fresh broccoli!
WHY DID MY SMOOTHIE SEPARATE?
If you don’t drink your smoothie right after blending, it can begin to separate when the ingredients start to settle. This is natural and happens because different ingredients have different densities. To fix this, I simply give the smoothie a good stir or shake before drinking.
WHY IS MY SMOOTHIE BITTER?
Broccoli smoothies can become bitter if it contains too much raw broccoli or if the fruit used is not ripe enough. If this happens, I balance the bitterness by adding a bit more sweet fruit or a little bit of a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
WHY DID MY SMOOTHIE CURDLE?
Smoothies can sometimes curdle when acidic fruits (like citrus or pineapple) are mixed with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) and then aren’t served immediately. To prevent this, I use non-dairy alternatives such as almond milk or coconut yogurt when blending with acidic fruits. If curdling happens, it’s best to blend the smoothie again to try and recombine the ingredients.
Should I cook my broccoli before adding it to a smoothie?
No, in fact, I don’t recommend cooking any vegetables before adding them to smoothies because cooking veggies releases more of their water content and changes their texture, which will make your smoothie too watery and runny.
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Easy Broccoli Smoothie
Packed with hidden veggies and sweetened with banana and mango, my rich and creamy broccoli smoothie is the perfect nutritious and delicious way to kickstart your day! Made with just a handful of basic ingredients, it takes just 5 minutes to make, and it also happens to be super kid-friendly too!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ¾ cup mango frozen pieces
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain low fat Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free/vegan
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend for three minutes or until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness to suit personal taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the banana slices are frozen so the smoothie is thick, creamy, and smooth.
- Always adjust the sweetness to suit individual tastes.
- Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for coconut sugar.
- Using a high-speed blender will result in a very smooth and fluffy smoothie.
- To make this vegan, use unsweetened, plain coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Nutritional information includes coconut sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g
I love this way to get extra veggies into your day. The mango, broccoli, and banana are surprisingly good together!
Yes!! It’s a great way to pack in extra veggies for sure!
This is such a great way to get more greens into our family! Delicious and easy.
I know right?? So glad you liked this Louise!
The perfect breakfast for my busy mornings on the go!
Totally!! It’s great for busy mornings for sure!
Yum! It’s delicious and I love, love, love that color!
Thanks so much Glenda! 🙂
I love green smoothies and make a lot for me and the kids every week, but I’ve never tried adding broccoli for some reason… until now! This was so yummy!
Aw yay! I’m so glad you liked this recipe!!
I make spinach and kale smoothies pretty often, but have never tried a broccolli smoothie. I’ll have to give your recipe a try. It looks delicious.
You will love this recipe Mairead!! It is a fun twist on the typical green smoothie for sure!
This was so tasty! A real winner with my kiddos..thanks so much!
Yay!! My kids love this recipe too! 🙂
Oh how fun! I have never tried a smoothie with broccoli before. I love that green color.
I can’t wait for you to try this! You will be surprised — you can’t really taste the broccoli at all! 🙂
This sounds like a great way to get some green veg into my kids diet – and tasty and creamy too! Perfect breakfast pick me up.
Totally!! Enjoy!