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This Purple Detox Smoothie is a deceptively delicious recipe that will help detoxify your body. Nobody will taste the cabbage or kale!
Smoothies make it so easy to get lots of nutrients into your body all at once.
This Purple Detox Smoothie is deceptively delicious. It’s sweet and refreshing, and nobody will be able to taste the red cabbage or kale. My children don’t especially enjoy cabbage in other forms, but they don’t have a problem with it in this smoothie.
Our bodies naturally detoxify themselves, with the liver doing the bulk of the work. But we can help things out by drinking extra water, avoiding sugary foods, and including lots of fruits and vegetables in our diets.
Purple Detox Smoothie Tips
Cabbage, blueberries, and kale are extra helpful with the detox process, so this smoothie can give your system a real boost. Plus, the purple is so fun, right?
Be sure the put the liquid ingredients into the blender first, followed by the solid ingredients. This makes it easier for your blender to yield a smooth drink.
Visit my other healthy smoothie recipes for more ideas.
Purple Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk or water
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 leaves medium kale chopped
Instructions
- Place the liquid in the blender, followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Puree the mixture until smooth. A high-quality blender should achieve this without the need to strain the smoothie.
- Taste the mixture to see if it needs a bit of maple syrup for extra sweetness. If your banana is ripe, the smoothie shouldn’t need any added sweetener.
- Divide the drink into 2 glasses and serve. This can also be refrigerated for later.
Nutrition Estimate
Purple Detox Smoothie Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $1.29, or $.65 per one-cup serving. Try this delicious smoothie for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Janice McCord says
The calorie count is listed however the carb count is not, do you know that count?
Annemarie says
I don’t, Janice, but you can plug in the recipe at My Fitness Pal and they’ll provide the complete nutrition profile for you.
Michael says
Calories, carbs and sugar content?
Annemarie says
Michael, I don’t count calories, but I believe there are tools online that you can use to get this info.
Tracy says
Can you use regular cabbage
Annemarie says
I’m not sure what you mean by “regular” cabbage, Tracy. Do you mean green cabbage? You could definitely substitute green cabbage in this recipe, but it won’t come out purple. 🙂
mayra says
is it ok to use lactose free milk
Annemarie says
Yes, Mayra. You can use any kind of milk. Enjoy!
Maddy says
What would you suggest recommending subbing for the banana? I’m allergic 🙁
Annemarie says
Maddy, the banana adds sweetness to this smoothie. As a substitute, I recommend adding raw honey to taste.
Angela says
This looks very interesting, but even with my Ninja I have doubts of the cabbage blending well…can you steam it first? Grate it?
Annemarie says
Yes, you could definitely steam it first, Angela. You could even use a little of the cooking water in the smoothie.
bethsportsmomma (P31 OBS Team Member) says
Kale really messes up my stomach. Any suggestions for a substitute?
Annemarie says
Any leafy green will work here (e.g. spinach, chard). You could even skip the greens if needed.
Steve @ no udder protein says
The purple is definitely fun! Love how you can get raw cabbage and kale to taste great. It is perfect for kids. Thanks for sharing
Annemarie says
Thanks, Steve. The kids won’t have a clue about the cabbage. (But I do tell them afterwards so they know they “like” cabbage now!)
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Ths is perfect for the Australian Summer- detox or no detox 😉
Jeanette says
I love the jewel tone of this brilliant smoothie!
genevieve y says
Love the colour! I’ve been having quite a few cookies (I just can’t help eating them while I bake them!) so this would be perfect. Yum!
lizweiss says
That smoothie looks amazing. I have never added cabbage to a smoothie before, so I must try this! Perfect detox blend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’ve seen it done, but I’ve never done it myself! I would totally DIG cabbage in a smoothie!
LeAnn @ Real Fit, Real Food Mom says
I’ve never actually had cabbage… Maybe one of these days I’ll be brave enough to try?? I did eat Brussels sprouts for the first time this year, so there may be hope for me yet! 😉
mealplanmaven says
Your smoothie is so pretty and nourishing…much needed during the holidays and after!
Tara says
That is such an amazing color, I would love to try that!!!
Annemarie says
Thanks, Tara! The red cabbage and blueberries give it the amazing color.
delphineefortin says
What a lovely color! Your detox smoothie looks amazing!
Annemarie says
Thank you! I love the color.
Erica says
Any reason that you can’t use cow’s milk?
Annemarie says
This smoothie would taste great with cow’s milk, Erica. But cow’s milk is complicated to digest and it can be inflammatory, so I wouldn’t call it a “detox smoothie” with cow’s milk. 🙂