Cormac Purple Smoothie
Vividly refreshing and nutrient-packed, the Cormac Purple Smoothie is a luscious blend of frozen mixed berries, a ripe banana, creamy Greek yogurt, and your favorite milk of choice. This quick and easy smoothie boasts a naturally vibrant purple hue, thanks to antioxidant-rich blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Customize your sweetness with a hint of honey or maple syrup, and elevate its nutrition with a sprinkle of chia seeds. Ready in just 5 minutes, this wholesome smoothie is perfect for breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or a guilt-free snack. Bursting with flavor and loaded with vitamins, it’s a delicious way to energize your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
Instructions
Add the frozen mixed berries to a blender.
Peel the banana and add it to the blender.
Pour in the almond milk.
Spoon in the plain Greek yogurt.
If desired, add honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
Sprinkle in chia seeds for added nutrition, if using.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Blend again briefly if adjustments are made.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1162 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
