Smoothie With Broccoli, Banana, and Peanut Butter Recipe

Everything Smoothie: Banana, Berry, Peanut Butter, and Broccoli All in One Drink

February 27, 2012

I've made smoothies with spinach, kale, and even celery, but this is the first time I've tried using broccoli as the green veggie. Packed with fiber and calcium, this is a sweet and fruity way to get more of this healthy food into your day (without your taste buds knowing). I used raw broccoli, but for a smoother consistency, I recommend steaming it slightly first.

Continue reading to find out how much fiber and protein you'll gulp down in one 330-calorie serving.

original recipe

Banana Berry Peanut Butter Broccoli Smoothie

Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana
6 strawberries, green parts cut off
3 raw broccoli florets, stems cut off
6 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter

Directions

In a blender or food processor, add the banana, washed strawberries, washed broccoli florets, yogurt, and peanut butter. Blend until smooth. This makes a thick smoothie, so if you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little soy or skim milk. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Makes one serving.

Source: Calorie Count

7 Comments

Manisha2386463 1 year 11 weeks

try making brocilli like a vegetable with tomato and little garlic with indian spices

amber512 1 year 12 weeks

I am constantly eating broccoli (it's my favorite veggie!) I just wish I could find a way to like kale. A smoothie wouldn't hide the flavor. Making kale chips didn't work. How to not make kale taste disgusting, that is my new goal.

SaraNoH 1 year 12 weeks

@bluebellknoll yeah, I don't understand why people don't like the taste of vegetables. Even as a kid broccoli was my favorite veggie (still is). Plan cooked with some salt and you're good to go, and it doesn't have 53 g of carbs....

stilllearning2b 1 year 12 weeks

I love green smoothies (especially kale), but I haven't tried broccoli yet. I think I would substitute a scoop of vanilla whey protein and almond milk for the yogurt to cut down on the sugar. Thanks for the idea! http://lessonsfromtheendofamarriage.com

Jenny Sugar 1 year 12 weeks

Honestly - you can't even taste the broccoli. All you taste is the fruit. I made it again this morning with blueberries instead of strawberries and it was equally delish.