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PlumPlums are a great, flavorful fruit to add to a smoothie.

Plum Nutrition and Health Benefits

Plums contain vitamins A, B2 and C as well as potassium and fiber. Plums also contain unique phytonutrients and antioxidants.

Smoothie Recipes

Plum-Mango Smoothie
2 plums
½ mango
1 whole carrot
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 167 | Fat: 1g (gram) | Protein: 4.2g | Carbs: 42.5g | Calcium: 11% | Vitamin A: 274% | Vitamin C: 105%

Plum-Watermelon Smoothie
2 plums
2 cup watermelon
1 banana
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
2 celery stalks
1/2 cup water if needed

Calories: 295 | Fat: 0.9g (grams) | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 63g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 117% | Vitamin C: 105%

Plum-Banana Smoothie
2 plums
1 banana
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
½ vine tomato
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 205 | Fat: 0.8g (grams) | Protein: 5g | Carbs: 52.2g | Calcium: 10% | Vitamin A: 99% | Vitamin C: 104%

Plum-Apple-Lemon Smoothie
1 plum
1 apple
½ lemon juiced
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 cup water

Calories: 153 | Fat: 0.7g (grams) | Protein: 4.2g | Carbs: 12.1g | Calcium: 14% | Vitamin A: 259% | Vitamin C: 137%

Browse even more plum smoothie recipes!

How To Select Plums

A ripe plum should give to slight pressure. Plums will ripen at room temperature, but avoid purchasing plums that are excessively hard.

Plums have a moderate risk of pesticide residue (44 out of 100) according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. Organic plums are a better choice if possible.

See Also: Peach Smoothies, Apricot Smoothies.

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