This Purple Cow, with rich grape flavor, might be our very favorite smoothie recipe, though not all votes are in yet.
Now this is getting ridiculous. Whenever I attempt to introduce an exciting new recipe, the kids keep adamantly requesting smoothies. I hope it has a lot to do with the warm weather. We will, however, move to Halloween and other fall holidays soon. And no, I don't think that means a Turkey Smoothie... but maybe we can work in something with cranberries. Almost everyone loved it, for the big bright grape taste and the tanginess of the yogurt. It couldn't be easier to make as well. And all those good vitamins, fiber, and calcium provided an afternoon boost for the young juice baristas.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chilled grape juice
- 3 ice cubes
- 1/3 cup plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup frozen seedless red, purple or black grapes (or a mix)
- 1/2 apple, chopped into small chunks, unpeeled
- Secret Ingredient*
Instructions
Simply combine the juice, ice, yogurt, and fruit and blend until mixture is frothy and purple.
More Information
*We added a Secret Ingredient, as we often do: two small Raspberry & Vanilla Cream bars from Trader Joe’s, in the frozen dessert section. These are only 80 calories each, but they taste great and add wonderful depth to the mixture! (If not available, use a fruit & cream type of popsicle.)
P.S. – the kids suggested adding strawberries also. (One suggested adding Cheez-its, but I have serious concerns about the outcome. 😉 )
Try cutting some thin apple slices to use for garnish, or as an edible “spoon” for your smoothie.
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Excellent recipe! I loved it! When I had it I was like wow…amazing. I think Laura has great healthy recipes! Thank you Laura! 🙂
P.S. The kid’s suggestion about Cheez-its is really funny. LOL! Thank you again Laura!