Purple Power Smoothie

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Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
2 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 cup diced cucumber
1⁄4 cup water
3 cups frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana
6 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt
  fresh blueberries (for garnish)
Instructions

In a blender or food processor, purée cabbage, cucumber, and water. Add frozen blueberries, frozen banana, and vanilla yogurt. Purée again until smooth. Garnish with fresh blueberries.

To add more sweetness and a creamier texture, use an additional frozen banana. 

Notes

Per serving: 131 calories, 1 gram fat (0.5 gram saturated fat), 3 milligrams cholesterol, 38 milligrams sodium, 29 grams total carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 4 grams protein.