Cabbage and Berry Purple Smoothie Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Purple Cabbage and Berry Smoothie that combines the antioxidant-rich purple cabbage with sweet frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, hibiscus tea, and almond milk for a refreshing and healthy blended drink perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large serving (about 16 oz) 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Fruits
- 8 oz. purple cabbage (half of a small head)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen
Dairy
- 1 (5.3 oz) container cherry Greek yogurt (or strawberry flavor)
Liquids
- 1 cup chilled hibiscus tea
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the purple cabbage is clean and roughly chopped to fit the blender. Peel and freeze the banana beforehand to add creaminess.
- Add to Blender: Combine the purple cabbage, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, frozen banana, cherry Greek yogurt, chilled hibiscus tea, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible chunks.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using frozen fruits and banana enhances the smoothie’s thickness and chill without needing ice.
- Hibiscus tea adds a subtle floral and tart flavor while increasing antioxidant content.
- Greek yogurt provides a protein boost and creamy texture.
- This smoothie can be adjusted for sweetness by choosing flavored yogurt or adding a touch of honey if desired.
- Make sure the blender is powerful enough to handle fibrous cabbage for a silky consistency.
Keywords: purple cabbage smoothie, berry smoothie, healthy smoothie, antioxidant smoothie, gluten-free smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, fruit smoothie, hibiscus tea smoothie
