No, I’m not talking about bruises, lol! Rather a tasty smoothie that has these rich colors.
We’ll start with the black. Black tea, that is.
I don’t like tea. But I’ve been surprised to find that I can incorporate it in various recipes without noticing it. So why bother, I hear you ask? It adds a subtle flavor that enhances the overall smoothie.
This smoothie calls for black tea, but you can substitute green tea if that’s all you have. Green tea, as far as I can see, has more health benefits anyway.
Then we pull in some tasty fruit and veggies and we’re on our way to a delicious and vibrant breakfast smoothie.
The recipe is based on one at NaturallyElla. Erin gives a couple of tips …
I’m kind of lazy when it comes to beets and most stores around me sell precooked, peeled, organic beets (perfect for smoothies).
… freezing the cranberry juice into ice cubes …
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Recipe: Black Blue and Purple Smoothie
Serves 2; approx 175 cals each
All calorie calculations are an estimate. Calorie-content varies according to product and accuracy of measurement. Check the info on your packaging if you require exact numbers for what you eat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup English Breakfast Tea, brewed and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups Blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup red Beets, peeled, cooked, and chopped
- 1/2 Banana
- 1-2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Cranberry Juice
- 1 Tbs Flax seeds, ground
- 4 Ice cubes
- Pinch of Salt
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
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Source: NaturallyElla
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