Funky Purple Smoothie
Get ready to energize your day with this vibrant and nutritious Funky Purple Smoothie! Packed with antioxidant-rich frozen blueberries, a creamy frozen banana, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk, this quick and easy recipe blends together in just 5 minutes. Hidden baby spinach leaves add a nutritional punch without compromising the sweet, fruity flavor, while chia seeds deliver a boost of fiber and omega-3s. Creamy unsweetened Greek yogurt gives this smoothie its luscious texture, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup (if desired) adds just the right touch of natural sweetness. Perfect as a refreshing breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a midday pick-me-up, this two-serving smoothie is as vibrant in taste as it is in color. Keywords: purple smoothie, blueberry banana smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie, chia seed smoothie, quick smoothie recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 handful baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Add the frozen blueberries, banana, and almond milk to a blender.
Toss in the baby spinach leaves for added nutrients and a vibrant hue.
Sprinkle in the chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids.
Add the Greek yogurt to give the smoothie a creamy texture.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, drizzle in honey or maple syrup.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your funky purple creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 11% | |
*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.
