Broccoli Sprout Power Smoothie

Serves 1 | Prep: 2 mins

Ingredients: 

• 1 generous handful of fresh broccoli sprouts (about 1 cup)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 handful of baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 cup plant milk (oat or coconut work well)
• 3–4 ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)

Optional boosters:

• 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
• ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon nut butter for extra protein and creaminess

Method: 

1. Add the plant milk and lemon juice to your blender first.
2. Add the broccoli sprouts and spinach.
3. Add the frozen banana, ground flaxseed, and ice cubes if using.
4. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.
5. Taste and adjust — if the sprouts are too peppery for you, add a few more pieces of frozen banana or a couple of dates to sweeten.

Notes: Keep the sprouts raw and blend them thoroughly — this is what breaks open the cell walls and allows the myrosinase enzyme to meet glucoraphanin and create sulforaphane. For an even stronger sulforaphane hit, chop the sprouts and let them sit for 5–10 minutes before blending. This gives the enzyme a head start on the conversion.

Nutritional Breakdown (approximate):

* Note: Nutritional values are approximate and based on the recipe without optional boosters. Values may vary based on plant milk brand and exact ingredient quantities used.