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Looking for a healthy, nutrient-packed smoothie to add to your routine? This cabbage smoothie is a fantastic choice! Cabbage is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a great addition to a balanced diet. Whether you’re on a detox cleanse, looking to support gut health, or just trying to add more greens to your day, this smoothie delivers both nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Green Cabbage: Look for firm, tightly packed leaves with no yellowing or soft spots. Smaller cabbages tend to be sweeter.
- Orange: Choose oranges that feel heavy for their size, as they will be juicier. The skin should be firm and bright without wrinkles.
- Frozen Pineapple: Make sure it’s unsweetened (only ingredient is “pineapple”)
- Golden Beet: Opt for beets that are smooth, firm, and free of blemishes. Smaller beets are often sweeter and less earthy in flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is best, but if buying bottled, choose 100% pure lemon juice with no additives.
- Flaxseed Oil: Look for cold-pressed, organic flaxseed oil stored in dark bottles to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
Why Drink a Cabbage Smoothie?
Cabbage might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind for a smoothie, but it’s a leafy green (we love them around here!) and offers incredible health benefits. I promise I’ve masked the flavor of the cabbage so it’s VERY tasty, yet you’ll get these benefits:
- Low in Calories, High in Nutrients: Perfect for weight management and overall health.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Helps fight inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Supports Digestion: High fiber content aids in gut health.
- Boosts Immunity: Packed with vitamin C to keep your immune system strong.
- Great for Detoxing: Helps your body eliminate toxins naturally.
Tips for the Best Cabbage Smoothie
- Blend well to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency without cabbage chunks.
- Use frozen pineapple for a naturally sweet and refreshing taste.
- Golden beet adds extra nutrients and a mild sweetness without overpowering the smoothie.
- Flaxseed oil provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making this smoothie even more beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! When paired with naturally sweet fruits like orange and pineapple, the taste of cabbage becomes mild and refreshing.
For the best texture, enjoy it fresh. However, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Absolutely! Red cabbage has more antioxidants and gives the smoothie a beautiful purple hue.
A cabbage smoothie is a unique and nutritious way to boost your daily vitamin intake. Whether you’re looking for a detox drink, an immune booster, or a simple way to enjoy more veggies, this smoothie is a delicious and easy option. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Orange Cabbage Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup green cabbage
- ½ cup water
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- ⅛ cup golden beet peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
Instructions
- Blend the cabbage, water, and orange until smooth.
- Add the pineapple, beet, lemon juice, and flaxseed oil and blend again.
Notes
- Boost it with my homemade protein powder.
- You can make ahead and store in the freezer with my meal prep smoothie tutorial.
Healthy Cabbage Smoothie: Hi with this smoothie is the Cabbage cooked first?
I am going to try .what a brilliant idea.
Never thought of using cabbage in a smoothie. Pulling me outside the box again SGS!
I am not a fan of cabbage but once i tried this I was very pleased.
Yay Kimberly! So many of us are outside the box on this one, yet the proof is in the pudding….er, uh smoothie!
Yum!!!
I did just a scoop of ground flaxseed in this as I didn’t have flax oil, but my smoothie came out slightly gritty (though still tasted great!). Any good subs for this?
Totally Erin! We’d recommend you check out our homemade protein powder! It’s specially formulated to blend away cleanly in any smoothie. No grittiness at all! 🙂
Just started making smoothies , great recipes
The cabbage is taking me out of my comfort zone, but if it’s in a Simple Green Smoothies recipe, I have to try it at least once. 😉
Cabbage in a smoothie? Not my go-to, but I like the challenge and variety of greens I can use. I added a little extra orange to hide the cabbage and beet taste and really enjoyed it.
Love that you rawked this in a way that worked best for you, Dani! Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Leafy Greens for tips on how to swap out your greens on the regular. 🙂
Wow! I never thought of adding cabbage to a smoothie. This is a great option when I don’t know what to do with leftovers.
Right?! Now we know what smoothie to blend right after St. Patrick’s day next year! 🙂
Hi, I am looking forward to making this smoothie. Do you have a recommendation for a substitute for the beet? I don’t like beets at all, even in smoothies!
Thanks
Thanks for the great list! I get cabbage in my produce box sometimes, and I get stumped with how to use it.
Yes I made this, but might not be advisable if you have cold sores in your mouth
True, Alfreda. Because of the oranges, it might sting and/or just not feel great to drink if you have cold sores. Sorry that happened to you. 🙁
Give our lemon, ginger & honey drink a try. That should feel better to drink and also help with your cold.
there is a huge difference between protein in say spinach and that in cabbage but you infer they are the same. Doubt that > Google it…
Doubt you’ll post this on your site >> integrity, transparency is clearly not your strong point when you inflate the protein content of cabbage. Do better!
We never claimed nor inferred that spinach and cabbage have the same protein content; all leafy greens contain some amount of protein, which is what the article says. The protein content of this particular smoothie is stated clearly in the nutrition facts, and that will be different for every smoothie. That’s why we include the nutrition facts with our recipes, for folks who want to keep track of their macros. So sorry this blog post confused you! 🙂
This is mean you don’t have to be nasty.
That was in reply to me…as she or he calls himself…Thank you Simple Green Smoothies for the recipe.
I love this recipe! My kids will guzzle it down too, lol! The only question I have is if there’s a good substitute for the flaxseed oil? I haven’t actually put that in because I never buy it, ha!
Hey Allison,
If you are not a fan of flax seed oil you can totally swap it for coconut oil instead!
Hope that helps 🙂