DENVER — If you're looking for some purple power or want to spice up your smoothie routine, start with adding coconut water to the blender for a hydrating and nutrient rich boost.
This super nutritious purple smoothie is perfect for breakfast, or a post-workout snack. Not only is it delicious, it contains a hidden veggie – purple cabbage – but we promise you will not taste it!
PURPLE POWER SMOOTHIE
Ingredients, Serves 2-3 small glasses
1 cup. Vita Coco coconut water
1 banana
½ cup. frozen blueberries
½ cup. red cabbage
¼ cup. coconut yoghurt
For the swirl
9 tbsp. coconut yoghurt (3 tbsp. coconut yoghurt per glass)
Instructions
Put all of the ingredients for the smoothie into the blender and blend until smooth.
Put 1 tbsp. of coconut yoghurt into each of the glasses and fill them halfway. Add in another 1 tbsp. of coconut yoghurt before filling to the top. Add in the last 1 tbsp. of coconut yoghurt and stir gently.
Serve with a sprig of fresh mint (optional)
A little kick of spice makes this bright beverage an energizing start to your day or refreshing post workout cool down.
MANGO CHILLI SMOOTHIEngredients, Serves 2
280g frozen mango
360ml Vita Coco pure coconut water
½ - 1 small red chilli, deseeded
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp coconut yoghurt
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Method
Simply add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste, and add in the maple syrup if needed. For a thinner consistency, add in additional coconut water.
Pour between two glasses and top with a spring of mint.
Find Vita Coco varieties in your neighborhood King Soopers, your home for Optimum Wellness.
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