Purple Green Smoothie Recipe Berry Rich & Nutrient Packed

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Purple Green Smoothie Recipe Berry Rich & Nutrient Packed

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Purple Green Smoothie Recipe

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
ProteinGrape JuiceGreek YogurtBlueberriesRaspberriesStrawberriesBananaKaleRed Cabbage

  1. 1 serving any vanilla or French vanilla flavored Vega protein powder
  2. 3 cups Concord grape juice
  3. 2 cups plain whole yogurt
  4. 2 cups blueberries, frozen
  5. 1 cup raspberries, frozen
  6. 1 cup strawberries, frozen
  7. 1 banana, peeled, frozen, chopped
  8. 1 cups kale, chopped
  9. 1/2 head red cabbage, chopped

PURPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE

 

 

 

 

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Prep your ingredients
  2. Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
  3. Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last (if using ice). Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
  4. Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last (if using ice). Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
  5. Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.

With a sweetness so delicious, you’ll forget that the Purple Green Smoothie has a full serving of kale and red cabbage per glass! The Purple Green Smoothie packs more punch than some salads! And if you’re kids are skittish around veggies, this delicious drink should do the trick. Just tell them that the Purple Green Smoothie has all the fruit they love (not the full truth, but hey you do what you have to!).

  • Recipe by: Zoe Platek
  • Recipe Type: Smoothie
  • Servings: 4

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container

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There’s a lot going on nutritionally in this purple green smoothie.  There’s the antioxidants and Vitamin C provided by the three different kinds of berries.  There’s the potassium provided by the banana.  There’s the probiotics and protein found in the yogurt.  There’s a balanced serving of Vega plant-based protein. Last but not least – the kale and red cabbage in this recipe imbue it with serious cancer fighting chemistry.The balance of gut bacteria is crucial to human health.  Each week scientists identify new colonies of microbial life that live on, in, and around humans – and the essential roles they play in our health and happiness.  Humans have long used fermented foods to harness the power of their local bacteria.  Eating a small amount of fermented foods on a daily basis is one way to help balance your beneficial intestinal bacteria.

ProteinVega provides a healthy, clean burning line of protein powders that are entirely plant based and contain no added sugar, dairy, or soy ingredients.

Grape JuiceA grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis.  Grapes contain ample amounts of Vitamin K and Copper.  They also contain high levels of antioxidants and have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer constituents as well as a positive effect on blood sugar regulation and cognitive processing.  Concord grapes specifically have shown cognitive benefits and a positive effect on brain health.

Greek YogurtYogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk.  Yogurt, like all dairy products should always be consumed in whole fat, grass fed, organic, plain style.  Yogurt is high in proteinVitamin B12, Vitamin B2, iodine, phosphorus, calcium, and molybdenum.  It is also a great source of probiotic bacteria including L. Acidophilus and B. Bifidum strains.

BlueberriesBlueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium.  Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients.  Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management.  They\’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.

RaspberriesThe raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family.  Raspberries are high in Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.  The phytonutrition in raspberries has shown great benefit in treating obesity and regulating blood sugar, as well as in cancer prevention.  Raspberries are a great source of antioxidant nutrition.

StrawberriesThe strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria.  Strawberries contain powerful amounts of Vitamin C as well as a good amount of manganese.  Strawberries, like all berries, contain valuable phytonutrition that has been shown to help ward off cancer and cardiovascular disease, regulate blood sugar, and provide anti-inflammatory support.

BananaA banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa.  Bananas are very high in potassiumand a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.  Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.

KaleKale is a vegetable with green or purple leaves in the wild cabbage family.  Kale is a stockpile of nutritional and medicinal qualities.  One serving of kale contains a whopping 1180% of the USRDA for Vitamin K.  Kale also contains high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper. Kale has well-studied anti-carcinogenic qualities, is cleansing to the liver, is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and has been shown beneficial to cardiovascular health.

Red CabbageRed cabbage is a leafy purple biennial plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads.   Red cabbage provides plenty of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6 as well as ample amounts of manganese and fiber.  The glucosinolates in cabbage have proved a superheroic ally in the fight against cancer.  Cabbage has strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, and cabbage juice has been shown to help heal stomach ulcers.

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About the Purple Green Smoothie Recipe

They say that purple is the color of royalty – you’ll definitely feel like a king or queen with this enriching smoothie that’s naturally purple in color! Foods darker in color are said to have a higher content of antioxidants, and the fruits and vegetables in this smoothie are no exception. Antioxidants have amazing healing powers, so drink up to good health!

In the Purple Green Smoothie you’ll find a full serving of complete protein, tons of bioflavonoids from the delicious blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and multiple servings of vegetables in just a cup – all ready in minutes when blended in your Vitamix or Blendtec. The secret to the purple color is the concord grape juice, the berries, and the red cabbage.

Concord grapes are named after the village in Massachusetts where they were first grown. It is also the variety of grape that makes most of the grape juice and grape jam we eat today. These combined with all the colorful berries, lead to a power-house of nutrients in one delicious beverage. Cabbage and Kale offer a ton of fiber in the Purple Green Smoothie. With the blending power of your Vitamix or Blendtec, this fiber is more easily digested, and tastes amazing! No one would ever guess that this tasty treat contained so many vegetables.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Why make the Purple Green Smoothie?

The kale and cabbage in the Purple Green Smoothie provide powerful cancer prevention – but you wouldn’t know it from the taste! There’s enough berries packed into this deliciously sweet goodness to make anyone smile. Hiding colorful vegetables behind colorful berries is a great way to get kids to drink their nutrition, and a Vitamix or Blendtec blender turns 1/2 a head of cabbage into a surprisingly tasty liquid treat in minutes.

Cabbage juice has long been used to settle the stomach, and the soothing probiotics in the yogurt should make this smoothie gentle on most digestive systems. Drink the Purple Green Smoothie when you’re looking for a lot of nutrition in a meal, but just don’t feel like eating. The Purple Green Smoothie should be served and consumed immediately, it does not keep well.

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