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Plum Crazy Purple

March 22, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 14 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I can feel it, Spring fever is just starting to hit me!  I just hope it stays, but it’s not looking to promising.  It was another beautiful day today, low 70’s and mostly sunny skies, however it’s starting to look a little cloudy and the rain is coming back.  I know we need the rain, but come on, the weekend is almost here.  Sigh…  Oh well, I will take what I can get.

To celebrate my spring fever I made my newest favorite smoothie.  I already had it 3 times this week.  It’s so refreshing!!  I call it my feel good drink!  However, I don’t know what I like more about the smoothie, the taste or the color?

How cool is the color?  That is one of the most awesomist (is that a word?) colors ever!  The vibrant purple is totally cool.  Oh and Thanks Ann from “Cooking Healthy for Me“, her blog yesterday was in 80’s theme and that’s how I spent my day talking.


Plum Crazy Purple Smoothie
 
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Prep time
2 mins
Total time
2 mins
 
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
  • 1 banana, medium, peeled
  • ½ cup blueberries, frozen
  • 6 strawberries, frozen
  • ½ cup milk, non-fat
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth!
Notes
Calories per serving: 215, Fat: .06, Sodium: 66, Potassium: 637, Carbs: 49.6, Fiber: 6.4, Sugar: 30, Protein: 5.2

Now don't let the carbs and sugar scare you. It's all natural ingredients and all good for you!!! The sugar is from the fruits and the carbs are from the banana.
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Serving size: 12 oz
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Now your probably wondering why I named the smoothie Plum Crazy Purple, since there’s no plums in the smoothie?  It’s name after the 1970’s Dodge Challenger car color.  I have a little thing for Challengers, but as you can see from the picture below, I like the looks of the new ones better.  Don’t you?

It’s another short post, but I must be going, I am off to run some errands tonight (Cost Plus, he he), have a wonderful Thursday!!!

But one more thing, I’m going to keep bugging you!  That’s my job you know!  If you like Peanut Butter and Peppers, please vote for my blog, it was nominated Best Healthy Eating Blog.  Thank you!  🙂  To vote, just go here.

Toodles!

 

Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: banana, blueberries, drink, Fruit, healthy, smoothie, snack, Vegetarian

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  1. Ann says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Dude! You, like, TOTALLY made my day! I’m glad you had fun with the 80s lingo…I did the same thing all day! Love, love, LOVE the color of this but wow – it sure does sound delicious!

    Reply
  2. Gina @ Skinnytaste says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Love the color!

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    March 22, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Love that color! <3

    Reply
  4. Libby says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I <3 80's talk and I actually talk like that everyday…lol…sad to say 😉 This smoothie looks yummy and VERY healthy too 😉 Thank you for sharing 😉

    Reply
  5. Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Vibrant purple-I’m all over this and SOO healthy! I can’t wait to make this tomorrow!

    Reply
  6. Christine says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    This looks so good and refreshing. I love the color.

    Reply
  7. Baking Serendipity says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    You’re right…the color is so pretty! I love smoothies in the morning and this one is definitely a winner 🙂

    Reply
  8. Baker Street says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Luscious and vibrant. Love it Jen.

    Reply
  9. Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely! This is what my protein shake looks like very morning. Those blueberries sure do make a pretty canvas!

    Reply
  10. Our Eating Habits says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Wow, my purple crazy daughter would love this!

    Reply
  11. Kiri W. says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Wow, WHAT a color! Incredible idea, using plums 🙂

    Reply
  12. beti says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    it really looks healthy, delicious, filling and with a lovely color

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 30, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      Thanks!!! Have a great weekend!!

      Reply
  13. Maria M Triana says

    November 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Love it!! Love the color and the flavor!!! This is my “next” favorite.

    Reply

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