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This quick and easy beet smoothie recipe is made with raw beets, carrots, fresh ginger, apple, and leafy greens – that's it! Start your day right with this nutritious beet smoothie.
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Why you'll love this recipe
This beet smoothie is a combination of raw beets, also called beetroot, carrots, ginger, apple, and leafy greens. It's an easy and quick way nourish your body when you feel like you need it most.
There is no sugar added to this recipe, just like this super easy peach smoothie. We love that this keeps the sugar numbers considerably lower than a classic, fruit-forward smoothie.
You can toss the whole beet in the blender and skip the messy peeling and chopping because it's unnecessary. But, if you like staining your fingers with dark red beet juice, go for it!
Beetroot smoothie ingredients
- raw beets - also called beetroot. The whole beet is used for this recipe and no cooking is required.
- apple - Any variety of apple will work for this recipe. In fact, the sweeter, the better, since there's no added sugar in this beet smoothie.
- carrots - Use any kind of carrot and leave the skin on, if possible, for more nutrients.
- greens - I used sunflower sprouts for the photos, but you can use any greens, such as kale or spinach.
- ginger - Fresh ginger is a MUST for this smoothie. It adds a kick that complements the beets and adds depth of flavor.
- cold water - This is the ultimate, calorie-free liquid for smoothies. Of course, you may use any liquid in its place.
- ice cubes - These are optional and help adjust the temperature and consistency of the smoothie.
How to make a beet smoothie
Step 1. Place BEET, APPLE, CARROT, SPINACH, and GINGER in a high speed blender. Add enough WATER to fill about halfway up the height of the ingredients.
Step 2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to adjust consistency. Note: You can add ice cubes to adjust the temperature of the smoothie.
Step 3. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 24 hours.
Recipe tips
- Use raw beets for this beet smoothie, as opposed to cooked beets, to get optimal nutrition benefits.
- Peeling beets is not a requirement for a beet smoothie, especially if you scrub them thoroughly. In fact, peeling them adds a messy task and can remove nutrients. I personally do not peel.
- A high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix or Nutribullet, is very effective for pulverizing the beet's dense plant fibers, and is therefore recommended over a regular blender.
Recipe variations
- Add protein to this recipe by adding a scoop of yogurt, peanut butter, or
- Other produce, such as celery, avocado, cucumber, or zucchini will make great additions to the nutrient density and flavor of a beet smoothie.
- Use nut milk or oat milk in place of water for added flavor and nutrients.
- Although I don't find it necessary, you can add any liquid sweetener of choice to this smoothie, such as honey, maple syrup, etc.
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Easy Beet Smoothie Recipe
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When scaling the recipe 2x or 3x, the gray ingredient note stays the same. Adjust quantities accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Beet (4 ounces), 2 to 3-inch diameter
- 1 medium Apple, cored
- 1 small Carrot
- 1 cup Spinach, or other leafy greens
- 1 (1-inch) piece Fresh Ginger, peeled or not
- Cold Water, as needed
- Ice Cubes, optional
Instructions
- Remove BEET stem and scrub the surface. Peeling the beet is optional (I personally don't peel).
- Place BEET, APPLE, CARROT, SPINACH, and GINGER in blender.
- Add enough WATER to fill about halfway up the height of the ingredients.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.Note: You can add ice cubes to adjust the temperature of the smoothie.
- Serve immediately. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 24 hours.
Equipment
- chef's knife and cutting board optional
- Vitamix or other high speed blender
Francine says
Hey. I just tried this recipe and it was great. Only thing I was missing was carrots. I added almond milk thank you for sharing.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Stephanie Taylor says
Love all the explanations of each veggie!!!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! So glad you're finding that helpful 🙂 Thanks for letting me know
Bee says
This is delicious! Love the kick the ginger gives.
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! So glad you're enjoying it. And yep, beet smoothie is so much better with ginger. Thanks for the review!
Victoria says
Nice
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks! Glad you can enjoy it 🙂
P Lazzell says
BEETROOT SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS
beetroot – Most widely known as “beets”. The beets are raw for this recipe…no cooking necessary.
But!!! in the ingredients you list Ingredients
1 Beet stem!!!
Which is it the root or the beet stem? I am wanting to try this recipe.
The Kitchen Girl says
Hiya, actually it's intended to read: 1 Beet - stem removed, washed, quartered. But the color contrast between 'ingredient' and 'ingredient prep' on my recipe card make it read "beet stem". I'll have to fix that. Hope you enjoy the smoothie 🙂
Delwyn Freya says
Love this recipe, and even better, my 2 year old fussy eater loves it too! I added a whole lemon and a tiny bit of honey (not that it really needed it) this has become a regular in this household
The Kitchen Girl says
How wonderful that you're getting a 2 year old to eat...beets I'm honored to hear it ❤️ Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Glad you're enjoying it
Astrid Mynborg says
Great smoothie, just delicious. I modified the recipe by replacing water with coconut water, using a whole carrot and adding turmeric , flaxseed and mint leaves. Mint is a great alternative to sweeteners
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Astrid...glad you enjoyed it. Love your customizations! That's what I love about smoothies 🙂
Bethany K says
Hi there. I didn’t scrape the ginger skin. I also didn’t remove the beet greens. Just left the entire things together. I added 2 jalapeños and spinach. It’s decadent. I don’t drain the juice off the pulp. I love eating it right out of the food processor like a smoothie! I love it so much! Next time I will add garlic.
Traci Antonovich says
So glad you enjoyed, Bethany...and right out of the processor lol. Yep, I do those produce shortcuts too 😉 Thanks for stopping back by...Cheers!
Diana says
Hi 🙂
A good idea of a detox smoothie for anyone who doesn't mind the texture and loves beets and ginger.
Not too sweet, however I can see this not being everybody's cup of tea.
I mainly taste the beet and ginger, which I both love, so no problem here.
The apple (I used small red delicious) provides a hint of sweet.
The ginger gives it a bit of a spicy kick.
I will definitely use this more often.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Diana. I have found that a high-speed blender takes care of the texture nicely. As for the sweetness factor, I always encourage people to customize ingredients. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Renee Pilant says
Love it! I put a little Splenda with it, but it didn’t need it. YUMMY!!
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome, Renee! So glad you enjoyed and thanks for letting me know 🙂
Ed says
Sorry to be a scrooge here. I tried this smoothie in various ways but can't get to like it. Tried with all sorts of sweet fruits, and tried half a beet instead of full, but doesn't work for me. I do wish to make this one regularly, like once a week, but I need it to taste better. Any ideas on how to make it sweeter?
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Ed, no problem. I developed this beet smoothie recipe without added sugar so my readers could modify it to their liking. Feel free to add any kind of dry sweetener (cane sugar, brown sugar, etc) or liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, etc). I'm going to add this note to the recipe. Thanks.
Scott says
Thanks for the article/ recipe. New to the whole juicing thing. When you say “detox” does that mean you better stay close to a bathroom? Thanks!
Traci Antonovich says
You're quite welcome. I didn't have trips to the bathroom in mind for this recipe. It's more of a post-junk-food beverage with nutritious ingredients. Hope that answers your question 🙂
Elaine Benoit says
I love beets and I know come the new year, I'll need some detoxing. Pinning and saving this and it looks scrumptious!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Elaine! Love hearing that...and yep, we're already thinking about ALL the things we'll need to detox from LOL 🙂
Lisa Bynum says
Believe it or not, I've never tried beets! This might be a good introduction though.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Lisa, this would be a great way! Hope you get the chance soon! 🙂
Sharon Chen says
Great recipe for cleansing! Beetroot looks so colorful, too
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Sharon...yep, I'm crazy about that color! 🙂
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I love beetroot in all shapes and forms,in savoury and sweet dishes. Bring it on I say. Sharing!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha yes! I'm right there with you...thanks Jacqueline! 🙂
Lauren says
I try and try beets, and I just can't get on board, BUT with apple, carrot, and ginger - this might just be the way to get this healthy veggie in my diet finally! Great recipe!
Traci Antonovich says
Oh I love hearing that this recipe might be an "in" for you 🙂 They're really wonderful...hope you get a chance to try them!
cd says
Can a big batch for a week be frozen?
Traci Antonovich says
Hi there, see my response to your earlier question 🙂
cd says
Lovely recipe, can a batch be made in advance and frozen? For example, a a 5 day batch for the work week?
Traci Antonovich says
Hi, to be honest, I haven't frozen this smoothie before, but I have frozen many others with no problem. So, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. Let me know if you do and your thoughts about it 🙂
Edyta says
LOVE the beets. I don't have high speed blender so I cannot really make good smoothie but I can use your ingredients and make a juice 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
You sure can, Edyta! I would do the same thing if I didn't have a high speed blender 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
I've never heard of beetroot smoothie. I love the color and I'm crazy about ginger. Definitely want to try this.
Traci Antonovich says
I'm so glad to introduce you to it Veena...thanks for the nice comments! I've been enjoying this combination since wayyy back when I only juiced produce. Now I love the smoothie version 🙂
Catherine says
This sounds great! So healthy and revitalizing! I definitely want to give this a try!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Catherine...love hearing that! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂
Jacque Hastert says
What a great way to kick off the new year. Thanks for sharing this great detox.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jacque! I'm planning to do exactly that 🙂
Julie says
This sounds like just what I need to start out 2018 right. Like the flavors too.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much, Julie! Yeah, I'm seeing this as a 2018 fav too 🙂
parth rathod says
Beetroot smoothie? never heard of this, i would try it
thank you for sharing
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Parth! Hope you love it like I do 🙂