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    Home » Homemade Recipes

    Blueberry and Beet Smoothie

    July 1, 2020 by Kristin @ Dirt & Dough 15 Comments

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    Two small glasses with a purple beet smoothie, fresh beet and frozen blueberries.
    Two glasses with a beet blueberry smoothie on a wooden board with a fresh beet.
    A glass cup with metal straw and a blueberry beet smoothie with a cup of frozen blueberries and raw beet.
    Two small glasses with a purple beet smoothie, fresh beet and frozen blueberries.

    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.

    *Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.

    A glass cup with a purple smoothie and metal straw and a raw beet and frozen blueberries
    Blueberry Beet Smoothie

    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

    Chopped up banana, beets, milk, frozen blueberries, yogurt and honey.
    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.

    A small bowl of fresh garden blueberries.

    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.

    Step 2: Place all ingredients in the blender in the order they are listed.

    Step 3: Cover and run for 90 seconds or until completely smooth.

    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.
    Two glasses with a purple beet smoothie with frozen blueberries and a raw beet

    Other Breakfast Items:

    • Raspberry Lemon Dutch Baby
    • Peach Banana Smoothie Bowl
    • Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts Breakfast
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie

    Did you make it? Please let me know in the comments below and leave a 5-star rating on the recipe card. I love hearing from you! Subscribe to join my email list for recipes right to your inbox. We can also connect on social media via Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.

    Recipe

    Glass cup with a purple smoothie, metal straw and frozen blueberries.

    Beet and Blueberry 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.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Blend 2 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    High Power Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ Cup Almond Milk
    • ¼ Cup Vanilla Honey Greek Yogurt
    • 1 Tablespoon Honey
    • ½ Cup Frozen Blueberries
    • 1 Small Beet, or half a medium or large Diced into cubes
    • 1 Banana Can also be frozen

    Instructions
     

    • Trim off stems, peel and wash the beet.
    • Dice beet into small cubes. *See notes about cooking
    • Add ingredients into blender in the order listed above.
    • Cover and run for 90 seconds, or until smooth. Add in more milk as needed.
    • Pour in a glass and enjoy.

    Notes

    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.
    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.
    Keyword beet smoothie, Beets, blueberry smoothie, smoothie recipe
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    Comments

    1. Megan

      July 03, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Wow! I never would have thought of a beet smoothie - and now I can’t wait to make one of my own!

      Reply
      • Kristin

        July 14, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        I really love it and I hope you do to. At first it was a little bit of on acquired taste but cant even tell anymore.

        Reply
    2. Alexa

      July 03, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so good, and I have never tried honey in my smoothie before. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin

        July 14, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Your welcome! Honey in my smoothies is my favorite. Sometimes I will use agave as well.

        Reply
    3. Michelle

      July 03, 2020 at 12:05 am

      What a great flavor combo!! And so pretty! Beets definitely don’t get the praise they deserve!

      Reply
    4. Julie

      July 02, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      I've made beets lots of ways, trying really hard to like them, but I've never tried them in a smoothie! I'm going to give this recipe a go as soon as I get my hands on some beets. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Hannah

      July 02, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      What a georgeous color this smoothie is! I'm not seeing the amount of beets to use though??

      Reply
      • Kristin

        July 02, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        It really is pretty! Thank you for catching that. Just updated

        Reply
        • Susan

          July 02, 2020 at 8:26 pm

          Love the combo here and getting in such nutrient rich veggies and fruits! Saving for later!

          Reply
          • Kristin

            July 14, 2020 at 6:57 pm

            It's one of my favorites because how healthy it is but still tastes really good. Let me know what you think!

            Reply
            • Heather

              October 04, 2022 at 12:55 pm

              5 stars
              I love beets and their health benefits. I made this beet smoothie with frozen cherries instead of blueberries, one banana, homemade hemp milk, a tablespoon each of hemp protein and Sunwarrior plain protein powder, and no added sweetener for a lower glycemic index. It was delicious and I will definitely add this to my smoothie rotation.

            • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

              October 05, 2022 at 5:21 am

              Hi Heather! Thank you for your review. I love the idea of frozen cherries. I bet that goes so well with the beets. Im so glad you enjoyed it.

      • Maria

        July 02, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        How beautiful that looks! The colors are great! I love beets too, I'll have to remember this when my beets are ready to harvest!

        Reply
        • Kristin

          July 02, 2020 at 6:25 pm

          It is a great way to use them.

          Reply

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