Berry Green Cabbage Smoothie

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If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious smoothie recipe, you’ll love this Berry Green Cabbage Smoothie.

This smoothie is packed with nutrients, including 10 grams of fiber per 100 calories from green cabbage. Blueberries are also a great source of antioxidants, which can help protect your body against disease. And the banana and avocado add some healthy fats and potassium to the mix. Give it a try!

Why We Love This Green Cabbage Smoothie Recipe

We try to add in as many fruits and vegetables to our diets as possible, and cabbage is one of those things we don’t eat nearly enough of. In fact, my hubs actively hates green cabbage. So what’s a girl to do?

Hide it in a smoothie of course! Since we are already big fans of smoothies it was easy to create a recipe where you couldn’t even tell it was there thanks to the addition of blueberries and banana. Now the hubs and kids can get their cabbage in without a complaint.

Health Benefits of Green Cabbage

Green cabbage is very healthy for you. In fact, cabbage has 10 grams of fiber per 100 calories. This helps you feel fuller so that you eat less. It’s also good for your tummy, as it promotes regularity and helps balance blood sugar levels.

Cabbage also contains nutrients that help maintain the integrity of your stomach and intestines’ inner lining. This is important for keeping your digestive system functioning properly.

So not only is this smoothie delicious, but it’s also good for you! (source)

Ingredients in Our Easy Cabbage Smoothie

Green Cabbage

This is the base of our smoothie and provides 10 grams of fiber per 100 calories. This cruciferous vegetable is also good for your tummy, as it promotes regularity and helps balance blood sugar levels.

It’s easy to buy a head of green cabbage at the store and chop off the amount needed for a smoothie. To switch it up, you can substitute red cabbage/purple cabbage, bok choy, napa cabbage, or savoy cabbage. Any raw cabbage will work in this recipe.

Blueberries

Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, which can help protect your body against disease. They also contain vitamins C and K, manganese and fiber.

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this smoothie recipe. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them first.

Banana

Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is important for keeping your blood pressure in check. They’re also a good source of fiber, vitamin C and B6.

I like to use frozen banana in this smoothie because it adds creaminess as well as a natural sweetness.

Avocado

Avocado is a great source of healthy fats, as well as potassium, vitamin E and fiber. It helps to make this smoothie creamy and gives it a little boost of protein.

You can use fresh avocado or freeze it for later use. I often won’t use up my avocados in time before they are overripe, so I will freeze the flesh in small chunks.

Oat Milk

You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but we prefer to use oat milk. It’s a bit creamier than other non-dairy milks and has a neutral flavor that doesn’t interfere with the taste of the smoothie.

Our favorite Oat Milks are the extra creamy plain versions of Chobani and Planet Oat.

You can also add in additional oats for an even more filling smoothie.

How to Make a Berry Green Cabbage Smoothie

This smoothie is very easy to make.

First you will need to chop the amount of cabbage needed for your number of servings (it doesn’t have to be finely chopped).

Simply add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

If you find that your smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, simply add all of the ingredients except for the milk into a freezer safe bag or container. When ready to drink, add the frozen smoothie mix and milk to a blender and blend until smooth.

Enjoy!

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How to Customize This Healthy Smoothie Recipe

Add some greens: Throw in some kale, swiss chard, or spinach into your blender and add an additional nutrient punch with the addition of leafy green vegetables.

Use frozen cauliflower: Cauliflower is another vegetable that is often used in smoothies as it has a neutral flavor and is packed with nutrients. Simply add a 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets to this recipe. (Hint: this hides really well, too!)

Make it sweeter: If you find that this smoothie isn’t sweet enough for your taste, add in a pitted date or two, a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, or a splash of vanilla extract. You can also add a sweet frozen fruit such as pineapple or mango.

Get your chocolate fix: Add in a tablespoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist on this smoothie. (Hint: chocolate goes great with blueberries!)

Make it a smoothie bowl: Rather than drinking this smoothie, reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe, pour it into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Some of our favorites include: granola, sliced fruit, nut butter or chopped nuts.

Add some superfoods: Try a scoop of supergreens powder, a few tablespoons of chia seeds or flax seeds, or a handful of goji berries. These add-ins will give your smoothie an extra boost of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Change out the liquid: You can use any type of milk you like, such as coconut milk, almond milk, or even dairy milk. You can also use water, orange juice, or even fresh cabbage juice for even more health benefits.

Add protein: You can add in a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or chocolate work well in this recipe), Greek yogurt or a nut butter for extra protein.

Final Thoughts on Our Berry Green Cabbage Smoothie

This Berry Green Cabbage Smoothie is a delicious and easy way to sneak some greens into your diet. Packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, it’s a great way to start your day or enjoy as a healthy snack.

Customize this recipe to fit your taste buds and dietary needs and enjoy!

Happy Blending!
Amanda