Ube Smoothie
Creamy, fruity and an irresistible purple: the ube smoothie turns snack time or breakfast into a treat.
Banana, ube, plant-based milk: three ingredients, a blender, and it's ready.
The most photogenic smoothie
The natural purple of ube makes all the difference.
Paired with banana, which brings sweetness and creaminess, ube creates a smoothie that is creamy, beautifully coloured and naturally sweet. Caffeine-free, it suits the whole family, from morning to teatime.
No added sugar needed: banana and ube provide all the sweetness. A simple, indulgent smoothie.
The ube smoothie, step by step.
Three ingredients, a blender, two minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Kinampay ube powder (about 5 g)
- 1 very ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 200 ml milk of your choice (oat, coconut, almond…)
- 1 tbsp yoghurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- A few ice cubes
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Equipment
- A blender
- A large glass
Method
- Put all the ingredients in the blender: ube, banana, milk, yoghurt and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Pour into a large glass and enjoy right away.
The whole Drinks family
Lattes, iced versions, indulgent pairings: explore all our ube drinks.
Ube Latte
The signature drink, hot or iced.
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Ice Ube Latte
The iced version, spectacular gradient.
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Coconut Ube Latte
The tropical pairing of ube and coconut.
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Matcha Ube Latte
The purple-and-green duo, with matcha.
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Purple Coffee
The café latte that turns purple.
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Ube Milkshake
The iced treat you sip through a straw.
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Ube Coffee
Your morning coffee, purple edition.
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Ube Frappé
Iced, frothy, ultra refreshing.
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Bubble Tea Ube
An ube milk with its tapioca pearls.
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Ube Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate goes purple.
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Ube Chaï Latte
The sweetness of ube and the warmth of spices.
See the recipe →The chef's touch
A very ripe banana changes everything.
The riper it is, the sweeter and creamier the smoothie, with no added sugar. A frozen banana gives an even thicker texture, like a light milkshake. Adjust the milk to the consistency you want.
Freeze your overripe bananas in slices: you'll always have what you need for a creamy smoothie in an instant.
The mistakes to avoid
Three pitfalls for a perfect smoothie.
Explore the world of ube
The smoothie is just the beginning.
Drinks
Lattes, smoothies, ube frappés.
Explore →Capsules
Lattes, cappuccino, affogato… ready in 30 s.
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Cheesecakes, cookies, cakes, pancakes.
Explore →Ice creams
Ice creams, nice cream, frozen mochi.
Explore →Breakfasts
Bowls, porridges, overnight oats.
Explore →Filipino recipes
Halaya, ensaymada, leche flan.
Explore →Ube Time Signatures
Our exclusive creations, found nowhere else.
Explore →Fancy blending it?
All you need is Kinampay ube powder.
Your questions about the ube smoothie.
How do you make an ube smoothie?
Blend a teaspoon of ube powder with a banana, 200 ml of milk and a few ice cubes, until smooth.
Is the ube smoothie sweet?
Naturally, thanks to the banana and the ube. No added sugar is needed in most cases.
Can you make it vegan?
Yes: use a plant-based milk and a plant-based yoghurt (or no yoghurt at all).
Does the ube smoothie contain caffeine?
No: neither ube nor banana contains any.
Which fruits pair well with ube?
Banana is ideal; mango, coconut or red berries also pair very well.