Funky Purple Smoothie
π Prep Time: 3 minutes | π Total Time: 3 minutes | π₯€ Servings: 1 smoothie
Description: Made this today when I was craving fresh fruit and milk! Black grapes give this smoothie a very ‘cool’ purple color, so this is a LOT of fun to drink… and it’s healthy too! Using soy milk makes this vegan.
Keywords: Beverages, Breakfast, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Banana |
| 15 | Black Grapes |
| 3 | Thompson Seedless Grapes |
| 1/3 | Soy Milk |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 137.8
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 1.6mg
- Sodium: 51.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.6g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 18.8g
- Protein: 4.4g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering your ingredients: half a banana, 15 black grapes, 3 Thompson seedless grapes, and 1/3 cup of soy milk.
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Blend Banana: Place the banana into a blender and process it until it’s pureed, which should take about 30 seconds.
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Add Black Grapes: Next, add the black grapes to the blender with the pureed banana. Blend again until smooth, which should take around 15 seconds or so.
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Incorporate Ice Cubes: Now, toss in some ice cubes and blend until some of them are crushed, adding a refreshing chill to your smoothie.
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Pour and Serve: Finally, pour in the soy milk and blend until everything is smooth and well combined. Then, pour your funky purple smoothie into a tall, pretty glass, and enjoy its vibrant color and delicious flavor!
This smoothie is not only a treat for the taste buds but also packs a nutritional punch, making it a perfect choice for breakfast or a midday snack. The combination of banana, black grapes, and soy milk creates a creamy texture with a burst of fruity flavor, while the addition of Thompson seedless grapes adds a touch of sweetness. Plus, with just a few minutes of prep time, you can whip up this refreshing drink whenever you’re in need of a healthy pick-me-up. So why not give this funky purple smoothie a try and add a splash of color to your day?
