Tropical Cauliflower Smoothie Recipe

Get an easy extra serving of veggies in this sweet and herbal cauliflower smoothie recipe, made with tropical fruit and fresh basil.

cauliflower green smoothie on a marble counter next to a plate of cauliflower

Ingredients

frozen cauliflower 1 oz 28 g 1/3 cup cauliflower
frozen pineapple 2 oz 57 g 1/3 cup pineapple
frozen mango 1.75 oz 50 g 1/3 cup mango
almond milk 4 oz 113 g 1/2 cup milk
coconut water 2 oz 57 g 1/4 cup water
spinach 0.75 oz 21 g 3/4 cup spinach
agave nectar 0.75 oz 21 g 1 tablespoon nectar
basil 0.15 oz 4 g 7 basil leaves

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender until desired consistency is reached. Take care not to over-blend.

Pro tips

  • The cauliflower florets blend best when chopped small to fine and then frozen. You may want to consider purchasing riced cauliflower to make meal planning easier!

  • Although fresh cauliflower is available year round, it is in-season from autumn to winter. Using produce when its in season is fresher, tastes better, is higher in nutrients, and is typically less expensive than buying it during its off-season.

  • Use store bought, ideally unsweetened almond milk or make your own with our Classic Almond Milk Recipe.

  • Looking to add more healthy fats? Nut butters like peanut butter or almond butter can be a good addition to smoothies, but will have an impact on the overall flavor that Chef Ari has developed in this blend. Chia seeds are a more neutral option to add healthy fats and protein!

  • On a Low FODMAP diet? Substitute the cauliflower with frozen zucchini and replace the mango with frozen banana. For a low-FODMAP sweetener alternative to agave, try maple syrup! The flavor profile won’t be the same, but you’ll still get a great dose of vitamins and minerals and a serving of veg!