Blueberry and Beet Smoothie

Healthy and filling beet and blueberry smoothie. Full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals perfect to start your day or to fuel you through a good workout without sacrificing taste.

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Smoothies are such a great way to start the morning. They can easily be customized, are easy to prepare and offer lots of nutritional value. Smoothie combinations are endless! If you get bored of one there are always so many to try. Like the strawberry rhubarb smoothie that is a huge hit in our house.

Beets are one of those ingredients that don't come to mind when deciding what kind of smoothie to make. Most end up with bananas and some kind of fruit. The truth is beets are a great way to add a ton of nutrients to your morning smoothie

Not only do they make your smoothie pretty with their deep rich color but they are also full of antioxidants, fiber, and a hand full of other vitamins and minerals. You can read more about their nutritional value at Everyday Health. And surprisingly they actually taste really good!

I love to grow beets in my garden and it's always one of the first things ready for harvest. Buying them in the store is great but there is nothing like a beet smoothie fresh from your own yard. The flavor is unmatched.

Do you prefer fruit smoothies? Check out this banana smoothie or strawberry rhubarb.

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• Ingredients
• Instruction
• Equipment
• Substitutions
• Variation
• Recipe

Ingredients

• Milk (Almond, Oat, or Coconut)
• Vanilla Yogurt (Plant or Dairy base)
• Honey
• Frozen Blueberries- Learn how to freeze fresh blueberries
• Fresh Beet
• Banana

Measurements in the recipe card.

Can you use a raw beet in a smoothie? Yes! Beets can be eaten raw and are surprisingly good in this smoothie. The banana and yogurt add a creaminess to help balance out the grittiness of the beet.

Instruction

How to prepare beets for a smoothie?

If you are using a high-power blender, such as a BlendTec or VitaMix, there is no need to do anything to the beets prior to making your smoothie. Just peel, wash, dice into small pieces, and throw them in.

If you are using a lower-power blender try dicing them really small first. If they are still not blending well they may have to be cooked ahead of time and placed in the fridge to cool.

To prepare them, peel, wash and dice into pieces. Once cut they can be boiled, steamed or roasted them until soft.

Step 1: Start off by preparing the beets. Either raw or cooked.

Pour into a glass or to go cup and enjoy. This smoothie does tend to get a tad grainy if left overtime. It is best consumed right away.

If the beet taste is still too strong more yogurt or honey can be added.

Equipment

My blender of choice is my BlendTec Designer 650 with a Wildside Jar. I made the switch to BlendTec years ago and will never look back. This blender whips up the beets with ease and pulverizes them into smooth liquid.

Substitutions

• Yogurt - This recipe calls for almond milk but coconut milk and oat milk can be used as well.

Variation

• Frozen Banana - Raw bananas are great but if there is time, freeze the banana the night before. This will help keep the smoothie cold and helps make it even creamier.
• Add Greens - Power greens such as kale or spinach can also be added.

Other Breakfast Items:

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