Purple Passion
Blueberries, bananas and apples combine for a scintillating violet-colored drink that’s a powerhouse of vitamin C, potassium and flavonoids. It also can be made with ripe fresh strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
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Blueberries, bananas and apples combine for a scintillating violet-colored drink that’s a powerhouse of vitamin C, potassium and flavonoids. It also can be made with ripe fresh strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen, thawed blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 cups water
- 2 ripe medium bananas
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt or soft tofu, drained
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Tbs. honey
Preparation
- In blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Pour mixture into glasses and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 4 Servings
- Calories 130
- Carbohydrate Content 31 g
- Cholesterol Content 2 mg
- Fat Content 1 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 21 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g