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This cabbage smoothie is 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 green smoothie delivers both nutrition and flavor.
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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 vegetable that 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.
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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”) or cut pineapple and freeze yourself.
- 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.
How to Make a Cabbage Smoothie
- Blend everything well to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency without cabbage chunks. If you don’t have one of my recommended blenders for smoothies, you should get one.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. You can also make freezer meal prep smoothie packs to have on hand for later.
More Cabbage Recipes
This orange 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. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
Common 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.
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Orange Cabbage Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup green cabbage
- ¼ cup golden beet peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 orange peeled
- ¼ lemon peeled
- 2 tablespoon raw cashews
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender. Add the cabbage, beet, orange, lemon and cashews and blend until smooth.
- Add the pineapple. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it’s too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Beet Tip: Chop the golden beet into 1/2-inch cubes or smaller so it blends smooth. A red beet works too, but the smoothie will turn pink.
- Cashew Tip: Without a high-speed blender, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes first. For a nut-free smoothie, use 2 tablespoons hemp hearts instead.
- Cabbage Tip: Older cabbage can taste peppery. Add a few more frozen pineapple chunks to balance it.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16 oz | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 47 mg | Potassium: 816 mg | Sugar: 35 g | Vitamin A: 476 IU | Vitamin C: 190 mg | Calcium: 123 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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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!
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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 🙂