Beet Smoothie
Servings: 1 large or 2 small servings
- 1 small (100 g) red beet (about 2 to 3½ ounces or 60g to 100g) pre-packaged steamed and peeled (Love Beets style), or canned (plain, not pickled), or raw (grated for easier blending)
- ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or non-fat
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen berries blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or mixed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 g) honey clover or wildflower work best
- ¾ cup (180 g) almond milk or another milk - adjust for desired thickness
- ½ inch (1 cm) fresh ginger peeled, or 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small apple optional, It softens the earthy taste and makes the smoothie sweeter and more balanced.
- Throw it all in! Add 1 small red beet, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup frozen berries , 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, ¾ cup almond milk, and ½ inch fresh ginger into your blender.
- Blitz until smooth. Blend on high until it’s perfectly creamy and that vibrant purple color. If it’s looking a bit too thick for your liking, just add a splash more milk and give it another quick whiz.
- Taste test. Have a little sip! If you want it sweeter, add a tiny bit more honey or 1 small apple (we peel it). Then pour into a glass and gulp it down immediately while it’s icy cold.
Substitutions
- Beet → canned beet (not pickled) or raw grated beet
- Greek yogurt → low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, or dairy-free yogurt
- Frozen berries → fresh berries plus a few ice cubes
- Honey → maple syrup, agave, or ripe banana
- Almond milk → coconut water, oat milk, or regular milk
- Fresh ginger → lime zest or a pinch of cinnamon
- Use a small beet: a little goes a long way and keeps the flavor balanced.
- New to beets: add ½ to 1 peeled apple to soften the earthy taste and add sweetness.
- Use frozen berries: they make the smoothie cold, creamy, and help soften the earthy taste.
- Adjust the liquid slowly: add a splash at a time until you reach the texture you like.
- Blend long enough: this helps break down the beet so the smoothie is smooth, not grainy.
- Taste before serving: add a little more honey or a touch of citrus if you want it brighter.
- If using raw beet: grate it first so it blends more easily and evenly.
