Beet and Blueberry Smoothie
Looking for a delicious way to boost your daily nutrient intake? Meet the beet and blueberry smoothie - a vibrant, refreshing drink that's as healthy as it is tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 small beet peeled and chopped (or ½ cup cooked beets)
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 banana for creaminess and sweetness
- ½ cup coconut yogurt or your favorite plant-based yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for additional sweetness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds optional for added nutrition
- A handful of ice cubes if using fresh blueberries
Instructions
- If using raw beets, peel and chop them into small pieces. If using cooked beets, simply chop them up.
- In a blender, combine the chopped beets, blueberries, banana, yogurt (if using), almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds or flaxseeds (if using), and ice cubes.
- Blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency if needed. Add more honey/maple syrup for sweetness or more almond milk to thin it out.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Notes: If using frozen blueberries or bananas, you can omit the ice called for in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 204mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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