Strawberry Cinnamon Coconut Smoothie
You’d never guess what veggie is in this vegan strawberry cinnamon coconut smoothie. Broccoli adds nutrients without adding a strong flavor.
One morning, I was out of dark leafy greens. In the midst of making my daughter’s before-school smoothie, I tossed in a handful of frozen broccoli florets instead. And the results pleasantly surprised me!
The frozen broccoli chilled and thickened the smoothie without adding a strong flavor. It’s also a great way to add extra nutrients.
Broccoli’s Health Benefits
Broccoli is well known for its cancer-fighting properties. However, I was surprised to discover that it can also be an important food if you are vitamin D deficient. Thanks to my fair skin and Northeast location, I recently learned I’m low on vitamin D.
According to whfoods.org, when you take a vitamin D supplement, “ample supplies of vitamin K and vitamin A help keep [your] vitamin D metabolism in balance. Broccoli has an unusually strong combination of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and vitamin K.”
Strawberry Cinnamon Coconut Smoothie
While I enjoy broccoli in salads and other dishes, I can’t say I’ve ever been compelled to add it to my morning oatmeal. This strawberry cinnamon coconut smoothie is a great way to add this healthy veggie to your breakfast, and of course, it also makes a great snack.
The smoothie has a creamy mild flavor with a pleasant blend of cinnamon and coconut. You’d never know the broccoli is in there!
What’s Needed
A high-speed blender is the trick to making a creamy smoothie with hard ingredients like frozen broccoli. I’ve had my Vitamix for over ten years, and I’ve more than gotten my money’s worth. It was also one of the first things I bought my daughter when she moved into her first apartment. 😁
Strawberry Cinnamon Coconut Smoothie with a surprise veggie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana ripe
- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 medjool date pitted
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a high-speed blender in the order they are listed.
- Begin blending on lowest setting and slowly turn up to highest setting.
- Blend on high for approximately 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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