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
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
January 7, 2017 at 6:14 amThe calorie count is listed however the carb count is not, do you know that count?
Annemarie says
January 7, 2017 at 8:04 amI 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
November 27, 2016 at 11:59 amCalories, carbs and sugar content?
Annemarie says
November 27, 2016 at 2:32 pmMichael, I don’t count calories, but I believe there are tools online that you can use to get this info.
Tracy says
January 18, 2016 at 11:39 amCan you use regular cabbage
Annemarie says
January 18, 2016 at 11:47 amI’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
November 30, 2015 at 5:48 pmis it ok to use lactose free milk
Annemarie says
November 30, 2015 at 6:04 pmYes, Mayra. You can use any kind of milk. Enjoy!
Maddy says
September 25, 2015 at 6:51 amWhat would you suggest recommending subbing for the banana? I’m allergic 🙁
Annemarie says
September 25, 2015 at 8:05 amMaddy, the banana adds sweetness to this smoothie. As a substitute, I recommend adding raw honey to taste.
Angela says
August 6, 2015 at 12:24 amThis 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
August 6, 2015 at 6:58 amYes, 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
January 19, 2015 at 8:52 pmKale really messes up my stomach. Any suggestions for a substitute?
Annemarie says
January 19, 2015 at 8:59 pmAny leafy green will work here (e.g. spinach, chard). You could even skip the greens if needed.
Steve @ no udder protein says
December 29, 2014 at 1:21 pmThe 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
December 29, 2014 at 6:22 pmThanks, Steve. The kids won’t have a clue about the cabbage. (But I do tell them afterwards so they know they “like” cabbage now!)