We eat with our eyes first so this banana mango blue butterfly smoothie is extra fun to eat. The pretty bluish purple color comes from a powder called blue butterfly pea flower powder. Say that 10x. 😊 You can think of it as an all natural food coloring that does not contain any of the nasty ingredients that typical food coloring has. Depending on how much powder you use and what ingredients you mix it with, the color changes from different blues to purple.

The color varies depending on the amount of liquid and ingredients it is mixed with.
If you add it to hot water, you get a dark blue.
If you add in an acidic ingredient like lemon or lime, it changes the pH of the water and turns it purple.
Whatever I mix it with, I like to start with a 1/4 tsp and see what color it turns into before adding in more.
It’s a fun one for kids and big kids!
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Benefits of blue butterfly pea flower powder

Besides turning food, drinks, and frosting blue or purple, blue butterfly pea flower contains antioxidants and is great for our skin. It’s also known to help improve moods and give a more calming feeling. This is especially true when mixed with with teas like chamomile or added into baths. I sometimes add a tsp to my nighttime baths. In India, it is traditionally used as a tea in spiritual devotions.

Does blue butterfly pea flower powder have a taste?

It has a very mild earthy green tea taste with a faint sweet floral smell. Because it is so mild, you can mix it with about anything.

Recipe

Ready to try out this blue butterfly powder? This banana mango blue butterfly smoothie is the perfect place to start. It’s easy, delicious, and a fun change from the usual smoothie.

Banana Mango Blue Butterfly Smoothie

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas, cut into slices
1 cup frozen mango
1/4 cup water
1 tsp blue butterfly pea flower powder, start with less if you want to see how the colors change from 1/4 or 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp

Method

Let the frozen sliced bananas sit out a minute or two so you can blend it easier. Add everything to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a bowl and top with fresh sliced banana if you wish. ENJOY!

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Banana Mango Blue Butterfly Smoothie

We eat with our eyes first so this banana mango blue butterfly smoothie is extra fun to eat. The pretty bluish purple color comes from a powder called blue butterfly pea flower powder. You can think of it as an all natural food coloring that does not contain any of the nasty ingredients that typical food coloring has. Depending on how much powder you use and what ingredients you mix it with, the color changes from different blues to purple.

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Total Time 3

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Thai

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas cut into slices
1 cup frozen mango
1/4 cup water
1 tsp blue butterfly pea flower powder start with less if you want to see how the colors change from 1/4 or 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp

Method

Let the frozen sliced bananas sit out a minute or two so you can blend it easier. Add everything to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a bowl and top with fresh sliced banana if you wish. ENJOY!

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