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🟣 What is Ube and why is it so popular?
Ube, also known as purple sweet potato , originates from the Philippines and delights with its natural purple color and slightly nutty-vanilla flavor. It's traditionally used in desserts, beverages, and baked goods and is a food trend thanks to its color and health benefits.
🧁 Ingredients for the perfect Ube Smoothie
Servings: 2 glasses – Preparation time: approx. 5 minutes
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2 tsp ube powder
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250 ml almond milk (or milk of your choice)
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1 frozen banana
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1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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4–5 ice cubes
💡 Tip: Add 1 tablespoon of plant-based yogurt or 1/2 avocado to make the smoothie even creamier.
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Preparation steps
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Prepare Ube Powder
Mix the powder in a small glass with 2-3 tablespoons of warm milk until it dissolves completely. -
Mix
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute until creamy. -
Serve
Pour into a glass, optionally decorate with coconut flakes or chia seeds and enjoy immediately.
🧠 Why you'll love this smoothie
✔️ Natural energy source thanks to banana and ube
✔️ Rich in antioxidants thanks to the purple sweet potato
✔️ Vegan & Gluten-free
✔️ Instagram-worthy thanks to the intense color
🌿Nutritional values - (1 large glass)
| Calories | 130–180 kcal |
| Glucides totaux | 20–26 g |
| Dont sugar | 9–14 g |
| Proteins | 2–4 g |
| Lipids | 2–5 g |
| Fibers | 2–4 g |
| Antioxidants | ✔ |
| Gluten-free | ✔ |
| Vegan | ✔ si lait végétal |
| Possible allergens | Lait (selon version) |
💡 Tip: Use oat, almond, or coconut milk for a 100% plant-based and lactose-free version. You can also add a spoonful of chia seeds or plant-based protein for a nutritional boost.
📌 Notes:
Ube powder is naturally rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins), which are known for their anti-inflammatory, digestive, and skin-protecting properties.
Try the recipe and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #UbeaYam !
Tags: ube smoothie, purple drink, ube powder, antioxidant drink, healthy recipe
