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Beet-Sational Beet-Berry Smoothie Recipe

I know what you are thinking: “Beets in a smoothie – that can’t be good.”

If you think that beets are an odd ingredient in a smoothie, I have to say I thought that too. However, I promise you you’ll change your mind after you try this drink.

The sweetness of the beets blends perfectly with the tartness of the berries, and some fresh orange and ginger brings it all together. You can also experiment which berries you use based on taste, and substitute pineapple or mango for the orange. I have no doubts, you’ll be delighted with this refreshing and subtle concoction once you give it a chance!

Below is a beet smoothie recipe that I tried yesterday, that later turned into a series of recipes, including a delicious gingery borsch. So today, I kept on experimenting with different ingredients, and found some more amazing combinations.

The color of beets is so beautiful and brilliant, so if you want to go for the wow factor more than nutrition, skip the greens. You will still get lots of healthy nutrients in your smoothie.

Just keep in mind that beets can be very cleansing, so don’t drink too much of this smoothie all at once. I drink eat as much as I wanted, but some people may experience detoxifying symptoms, so just be aware.

Beet-Berry Smoothie Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Beet-Berry Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup diced beet, raw or cooked
1 cup mixed berries, blueberries, or plums, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup avocado
1/2 orange or 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup non-dairy milk (almond, hemp, coconut, etc.)

Optional Ingredients

1 banana, frozen (optional, for smooth texture and sweetness, you may skip if using avocado)
1 cup greens
Dash of stevia or a few dates (for more sweetness)
2 tablespoons of nut butter or seeds for extra fat
2 tablespoons of hemp, rice, or other protein for a protein boost

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute. Pour into a glass, garnish with an orange slice and enjoy. Use sliced orange for garnish (optional).
Keep in mind that adding greens will "spoil" the color, so if you care more about presentation than nutrients, skip the greens.

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Beet-Plum-Ginger Smoothie Recipe

by Joanna | Green Smoothies, Smoothie Recipes

I’m definitely in the mood for more adventurous smoothie recipes recently.

I got a bit tired of using banana in all my smoothies, plus, I want to use more local ingredients, and bananas are nowhere to be found in New Jersey (I mean on the trees, they do sell them in stores ;-)), so I’m experimenting with ingredients that I haven’t used before, such as oats, pumpkin, squash and… beets.

And, just as I love to come up with fun ways to make you eat your kale, it’s now my mission to warm you all up to beets, one recipe at a time.

The color of beets is so beautiful and brilliant, so if you want to go for the wow factor more than nutrition, I suggest you skip the greens. You will still get lots of good stuff, since beets are so-good-for-you, rich in vitamin A, B, C, E, K and lots of potassium, folate, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphor, selenium, zinc, sodium, copper, iodine and who knows what else. Plus, unlike beet juice, it contains lots of healthy fiber. You can call it “whole beet juice recipe” if you like. You can also make it into a delicious beet soup.

The sweetness of the beets in this beet smoothie blends perfectly with tartness of lime juice, plus the gingers gives it the “zing” that really brings it all together in one deliciously beety smoothie.

Beet Plum Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients

1 medium beet, washed well and quartered
2 cups spinach, or other leafy greens
6 plums (I used Italian plums)
1 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
1/2 inch ginger
1 lime juice
1 cup water/ice or more to reach desired consistency

Optional Ingredients

1/4 avocado (or use 1/2 avocado if skipping banana)
2 tbsp. agave, a few figs or other dried fruits/sweetener

Instructions

Blend all ingredients until very smooth. Pour into a beautiful glass and serve immediately keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Notes

If you want to go for the wow factor, skip the greens. The color will be amazing.

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Beet Smoothie: Sprinkled with cinnamon

Beet Plum Smoothie: Planning the ingredients

So, I decided to add ginger…

Beet Plum Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients

And finally … the beet smoothie!