This drink is almost too pretty to sip. And even better, it sneaks in a serving of antioxidant-rich red cabbage, which adds to this smoothie’s stunning shade without making it taste too, well, cabbage-y. In this drink, it’s blended with tangy kefir, sweet-tart blueberries, and chia seeds, which supply ample amounts of fibre and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Deep Purple Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) plain kefir
2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup
1 cup (250 mL) chopped red cabbage
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp (1 mL + 0.5 mL) ginger powder
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) almond extract
3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen blueberries
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories326
- protein15g
- fat8g
- saturated fat2g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates51g
- sugars19g
- fibre15g
- sodium >><153mg
Directions
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Into blender container, place all ingredients in the order listed. Blend until smooth. If too thick, blend in additional kefir or water. Pour into a goblet glass and serve.
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
