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Purple Cow

Purple Cow

104 Ratings
104 Ratings
Recipe Image
Purple Cow in a glass
Makes: 3 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Kids are going to love this purple treat, which is perfect for a hot summer day. They will never know that it is high in vitamin C!

Ingredients

  • 6 us fluid ounces grape juice (frozen)
  • 1 cup water (cold)
  • 1/3 cup milk (nonfat, dry)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup ice (or more)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor.
  3. Secure lid and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitute 1 cup milk and 1 cup water for 2 cups water and 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk

Learn more about:

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 8 ounces (317g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 51 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 104 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 195 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 104 mg
Potassium 195 mg
Sodium 51 mg
Copper 31 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 83 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 53 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 4 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 15 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Dairy 1/4 cups

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