A delicious smoothie alone is not enough; if it is “transformed” with vibrant colors, it becomes even more attractive. And the 2 smoothies made with butterfly pea flowers below are a suggestion worth trying. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to showcase our skills right away!
1. Butterfly Pea Flower Smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Butterfly Pea Flower Smoothie Serves 2
Dried butterfly pea flowers 50 gr Sweetened fresh milk 500 ml Filtered water 500 ml Ice cubes 1 cup (rice bowl)
Where to buy dried butterfly pea flowers?
- You can buy dried butterfly pea flowers at traditional markets, beverage shops, supermarkets, or on e-commerce websites.
- When purchasing dried butterfly pea flowers, check the packaging and expiration date. If possible, touch the flowers and choose dry ones that are not damp and do not have any strange smells!
Required tools
How to make butterfly pea flower smoothie
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Cook and filter butterfly pea flower water
Add 50g of dried butterfly pea flowers and 500ml of water into a pot, then cook until the mixture boils and the flowers release their color.
Next, filter the mixture through a strainer to collect the juice.
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Butterfly Pea Smoothie
Next, add 1 cup of ice cubes, butterfly pea flower water, and 500ml of sweetened fresh milk into the blender, then blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
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Final Product
The butterfly pea smoothie has a beautiful blue color; taking a sip feels refreshing, creating a pleasant sensation and leaving a sweet, creamy taste of fresh milk on the tip of the tongue. This is truly a delicious and visually appealing drink that you should try right away!
2. Blueberry Banana Butterfly Pea Smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blueberry Banana Butterfly Pea Smoothie Serves 2
Butterfly pea flowers 10 pieces Bananas 2 pieces Dried blueberries 1/3 cup (rice bowl) Toppings a little (fruit/nuts)
How to choose fresh ripe bananas
- You should choose a bunch of bananas that are not evenly colored (with yellow and green fruits) and have some black or dark pink spots.
- Avoid choosing fruits that are uniformly ripe, with a deep yellow skin.
- Naturally ripe bananas will have a yellow stem and body. If the stem is green but the fruit is uniformly yellow, it has definitely been soaked in chemicals.
- Ripe bananas from trees will have a fragrant smell and natural sweetness, and be soft all over. In contrast, chemically treated bananas will feel slightly hard, stiff, and have astringent and sour tastes.
Where to buy dried blueberries?
- You can buy dried blueberries at stores that specialize in nuts, dried fruits, large supermarkets, or online on e-commerce websites.
- Additionally, you can also use fresh or frozen blueberries as a substitute!
Tools needed
How to make Butterfly Pea Flower Banana Blueberry Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
First, wash the butterfly pea flowers and let them drain.
Next, peel the banana, cut it into small pieces, and freeze the banana flesh in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
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Blend the Butterfly Pea Flower Banana Blueberry Smoothie
Add to the blender: butterfly pea flowers, frozen banana, 1/3 cup of dried blueberries, and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Finish
Pour the smoothie mixture into a glass, top with some optional fruits and a few nuts like pumpkin seeds, almonds, or cashews according to your preference.
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Final Product
The Butterfly Pea Banana Blueberry smoothie is creamy, with an eye-catching deep purple color. The smoothie is refreshing to eat, with a naturally sweet aroma, paired with fresh fruit and crunchy nuts, making it even more delicious and nutritious.
What is Butterfly Pea Flower? Benefits of Butterfly Pea Flower
- Butterfly pea, also known as blue pea, is a climbing herbaceous plant native to Thailand. This flower can be blue-purple, dark blue, or white, but the most common color is blue-purple.
- In addition to being used to create visually appealing dishes and drinks, butterfly pea flower also has the following benefits: anti-aging, skin beauty, hair beauty, good for the cardiovascular system, helps prevent and support cancer treatment, …
TasteVN is confident that with these 2 beautiful and delicious butterfly pea flower smoothies, your whole family will surely love them from the very first sight and taste. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills, wishing you success in making them
