A beet smoothie that is both hearty and delicious. Full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals perfect to start your day or to fuel you through a good workout.
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!
Beets are one of those ingredients that don't usually 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!
Do you prefer fruit smoothies? Check out this banana smoothie, strawberry rhubarb or blueberry banana smoothie.
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Ingredients
Beets: This recipe can be made with either cooked or raw beets. If using raw, make sure to use a high powered blender such as a Blendtec or Vitamix. Cooked beets work just as great and my favorite to use are the ones from Costco.
Blueberries: Frozen blueberries help add a sweetness to this smoothie. Fresh can be used as well. If using fresh make sure the banana is at least frozen.
Yogurt: This recipe calls for a Greek Yogurt but regular can also be used.
Full ingredients and measurements in the recipe card.
How to prepare beets for a smoothie?
Ifyou 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.
Making the Smoothie
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.
Placing the heavier items on top will help push everything to the blades.
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.
Beets go really well with blueberries and bananas. Really any fruit that has a sweeter taste will help mellow out the earthiness of the beets.
If using a high power blender beets do not need to be cooked and can be used raw.
Peel similar to a potato with a handheld peeler.
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Recipe
Beet and Blueberry Smoothie
Equipment
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
- Yogurt - This recipe calls for almond milk but coconut milk and oat milk can be used as well.
- 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.
I don't like bananas do you have a substitute?
You could freeze the milk or yogurt in ice cub trays and use those. That will help give it the creaminess that the banana offers.
Wow! I never would have thought of a beet smoothie - and now I can’t wait to make one of my own!
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.
This sounds so good, and I have never tried honey in my smoothie before. Thanks for the recipe!
Your welcome! Honey in my smoothies is my favorite. Sometimes I will use agave as well.
What a great flavor combo!! And so pretty! Beets definitely don’t get the praise they deserve!
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!
What a georgeous color this smoothie is! I'm not seeing the amount of beets to use though??
It really is pretty! Thank you for catching that. Just updated
Love the combo here and getting in such nutrient rich veggies and fruits! Saving for later!
It's one of my favorites because how healthy it is but still tastes really good. Let me know what you think!
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.
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.
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!
It is a great way to use them.