Beet Smoothie
A sweet, creamy, and nutritious Beet Smoothie, packed with fiber and antioxidants, perfect for weight loss and kids.
Equipment
- high speed blender
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup mixed frozen blueberries
- 1 small beet peeled and diced (about 8 ounces)
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt use non-dairy yogurt to make vegan
Optional Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons honey plus additional to taste (use agave to make vegan)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or hempseed, and/or ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal to make the smoothie even more filling
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Place the almond milk, blueberries, beet, pineapple, and Greek yogurt in a high speed blender.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and if you desire a sweeter smoothie, add a little honey or date and blend again.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Notes
While I wouldn't describe this smoothie as being too 'beet-y,' you can detect the flavor of the beets. If this is a concern, you can try reducing the amount of the beets and increasing the amount of berries. Adding 2 tablespoons oatmeal also mellows the beet flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13g
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