Purple Cabbage Blueberry Detox Drink
Purple cabbage and blueberries blended into a deep purple drink — ready in 15 minutes
This purple cabbage blueberry detox drink blends shredded purple cabbage with a small handful of blueberries, lemon, and water, then strains it into a deep purple liquid, like the glass. Serve over ice with lemon and mint. Each serving has 4 g of protein and 7 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no added sweetener.
Why you’ll love this drink
- 4g protein per serving
- 7g net carbs
- Purple cabbage and blueberries
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Deep purple color
- One blender
Health notes
- Protein: From the cabbage and a little blueberry.
- Low carb: Measured blueberries. No added sugar.
- Sugar-free: No sweetener.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays around 7g net carbs if the blueberries are measured.
Key element — measure the blueberries
Extra blueberries raise the carbs. Use a measured handful so the 7g number holds, like the glass.
Ingredients
Drink (makes about 4 servings)
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups water
- Ice, for serving
- Lemon slices and fresh mint, for garnish
- Optional: 1 scoop unflavored protein powder for higher protein
Swaps
- Extra blueberries or a sweetener: Not in the 7g number.
- No lemon: Color stays the same. Flavor is milder.
- Protein powder: Protein rises. Check the label for carbs.
- No mint: Garnish is simpler.
Instructions
| 1 | Blend. Add the purple cabbage, blueberries, lemon juice, and water to a blender. Blend until the cabbage is finely chopped. |
| 2 | Strain. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Press the solids to extract the liquid. Discard the pulp. |
| 3 | Chill. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes. The color deepens as it sits. |
| 4 | Serve. Pour over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint, like the glass. This batch makes about 4 servings. |
Pro tips
- Measure the blueberries. Extra raises the carbs.
- A sweetener is not in these numbers.
- Strain well so the drink is clear.
- The color deepens in the fridge.
- Macros are per serving from this batch.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 55 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Net carbohydrates | 7g |
| Total carbohydrates | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 20mg |
Estimates based on purple cabbage, a measured ½ cup of blueberries, lemon, and water, divided into 4 servings. Extra blueberries and a sweetener are not included.
Variations
Add protein
Stir in 1 scoop of unflavored protein powder. Protein rises.
No blueberries
Skip them. Carbs drop. Color is lighter.
Extra cabbage
Add more. Color deepens. Carbs stay low.
Sparkling
Top with a splash of sparkling water when serving.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 3 days | Color may deepen |
| Best cold | Right away | Serve over ice |
| Freezer | Up to 1 month | Freeze in cubes. Thaw in the fridge |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this purple cabbage drink
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the carbs at 7g?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 7g number?
