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by Traci · Published: 12/26/2017 · Updated: 09/18/2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Apple Ginger Beet Smoothie

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4.77 from 30 votes
10 minutes

Beet smoothie recipe (also called beetroot smoothie) is made with raw beets, carrots, ginger, apple, leafy greens, and no added sugar. Raw beet smoothie is a healthy start to any day!

beet smoothie in glass jar with microgreens, whole apple, whole ginger, baby carrots, and whole beet on wood background

This beet smoothie with carrots, ginger, apple, and microgreens is a delicious way to cleanse your body after a long weekend or holiday. This healthy smoothie brings fiber, potassium, vitamin C, iron, calcium, vitamin B-6, chlorophyll, and enzymes into your diet in a delicious, convenient way!

Instant Pot beets and refrigerator pickled beets are alternative ways to prepare this nutritious vegetable. But since the smoothie uses raw beets, you're getting all the benefits in a five-minute recipe.

Table of Contents hide
1) Beetroot smoothie recipe ingredients
2) Should I peel beets for this recipe?
3) Can you blend raw beets in a smoothie?
4) Can you make a beet smoothie in a standard blender?
5) Health benefits of beets
6) How to prepare beets for other recipes
7) Beet smoothie or beet juice?
8) Recommended Tools
9) More healthy recipes
10) Apple Ginger Beet Smoothie

Beetroot smoothie recipe 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 a beet smoothie. The sweeter, the better, since there's no added sugar to the recipe.

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 (kale, spinach, or microgreens).

ginger - Fresh ginger, not powdered, is a MUST for this recipe.

ice & water

Should I peel beets for this recipe?

Not necessarily. Sometimes I peel the skin when it looks dirty, even after scrubbing the surface with a vegetable brush.

Can you blend raw beets in a smoothie?

Most definitely...that's how I always make mine. I love my NutriBullet Pro 900 for everyday, single-serve, smoothies. I use my Vitamix for family-sized smoothies. I use these tools for shakes, salad dressings, chopping nuts, and grinding coffee.

Can you make a beet smoothie in a standard blender?

Technically yes, but a regular kitchen blender will leave your smoothies chunky and chewy. They just don't pulverize the plant fibers as effectively as high-speed blenders such as a Vitamix or Nutribullet.

beet smoothie in glass jar with microgreens, whole apple, whole ginger, baby carrots, and whole beet on wood background

Health benefits of beets

Beets (beetroot) are known to maintain heart health and blood pressure, support brain function, aid digestion, reduce inflammation, reduce obesity risk, and increase energy levels. They have a low glycemic load, so they tend to be very diet friendly.

How to prepare beets for other recipes

Roasting, boiling, and grilling methods are probably the most popular ways to prepare beets. I happen to love raw beets in salads where I simply shred them with a box grater, grate them in my food processor, or run them through my spiralizer.

Beet smoothie or beet juice?

Both are very popular ways to get nutritional benefits. I prefer blending over juicing because I want the fiber to accompany the beet juice.

beet smoothie in glass jar with microgreens, whole apple, and whole beet on wood background

Recommended Tools

  • chef knife and cutting board
  • NutriBullet 900 Pro or Vitamix

More healthy recipes

  • Turmeric Chickpea Buddha Bowl
  • Citrus Salad Recipe
  • Vegan Italian Pasta Salad
beet smoothie in glass jar with microgreens, whole apple, and whole beet on wood background

Apple Ginger Beet Smoothie

Raw beet smoothie recipe (aka beetroot smoothie) made with beets, carrots, ginger, apple, leafy greens, and no added sugar. Start any day healthy with a fresh beet smoothie.
4.77 from 30 votes
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1-cup servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 Beet, stem removed, scrubbed, quartered
  • 1 Apple, cored and quartered
  • ¼ cup Carrots, loosely chopped
  • ½ cup Kale, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, peeled (or not)
  • ½ cup Ice Cubes
  • Water, as needed to adjust consistency

Instructions
 

  • In a high-speed blender, add BEET, APPLE, CARROTS, GREENS, GINGER, and ICE CUBES.
  • Add water to come up at least halfway up the sides of the blender container.
  • Pulse or blend on high speed until smooth (15-30 seconds), adding more water as needed to adjust consistency.
  • Serve immediately, or freeze in an airtight container for later. Thaw enough to serve with a straw.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Traci's Recipe Notes

*NOTE: Feel free to add dry or liquid sweetener of choice to this smoothie (cane sugar, coconut sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc).

NUTRITION

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2198IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Francine says

    July 27, 2021 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      October 14, 2021 at 7:05 am

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

  2. Stephanie Taylor says

    February 11, 2021 at 1:24 am

    5 stars
    Love all the explanations of each veggie!!!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      February 11, 2021 at 6:27 am

      Awesome! So glad you're finding that helpful 🙂 Thanks for letting me know

  3. Bee says

    February 06, 2021 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    This is delicious! Love the kick the ginger gives.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      February 06, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      Awesome! So glad you're enjoying it. And yep, beet smoothie is so much better with ginger. Thanks for the review!

  4. Victoria says

    January 08, 2021 at 7:06 am

    4 stars
    Nice

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      January 08, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks! Glad you can enjoy it 🙂

  5. P Lazzell says

    July 14, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      July 14, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      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 🙂

  6. Delwyn Freya says

    May 20, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      May 20, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      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

  7. Astrid Mynborg says

    March 04, 2020 at 2:24 am

    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

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      March 04, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Thanks, Astrid...glad you enjoyed it. Love your customizations! That's what I love about smoothies 🙂

  8. Bethany K says

    January 20, 2020 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:25 am

      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!

  9. Diana says

    September 02, 2019 at 5:34 am

    4 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      September 03, 2019 at 11:16 am

      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 🙂

  10. Renee Pilant says

    June 30, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Love it! I put a little Splenda with it, but it didn’t need it. YUMMY!!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      June 30, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Awesome, Renee! So glad you enjoyed and thanks for letting me know 🙂

  11. Ed says

    June 29, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    2 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      June 30, 2019 at 9:21 am

      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.

  12. Scott says

    March 05, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    4 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      March 06, 2019 at 7:45 am

      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 🙂

  13. Elaine Benoit says

    October 25, 2018 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    I love beets and I know come the new year, I'll need some detoxing. Pinning and saving this and it looks scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 25, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Elaine! Love hearing that...and yep, we're already thinking about ALL the things we'll need to detox from LOL 🙂

  14. Lisa Bynum says

    October 25, 2018 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    Believe it or not, I've never tried beets! This might be a good introduction though.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Lisa, this would be a great way! Hope you get the chance soon! 🙂

  15. Sharon Chen says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe for cleansing! Beetroot looks so colorful, too

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Thanks Sharon...yep, I'm crazy about that color! 🙂

  16. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    I love beetroot in all shapes and forms,in savoury and sweet dishes. Bring it on I say. Sharing!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Haha yes! I'm right there with you...thanks Jacqueline! 🙂

  17. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:24 am

      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!

  18. cd says

    December 29, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Can a big batch for a week be frozen?

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 29, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Hi there, see my response to your earlier question 🙂

  19. cd says

    December 29, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Lovely recipe, can a batch be made in advance and frozen? For example, a a 5 day batch for the work week?

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      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 🙂

  20. Edyta at Innocent Delight says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      You sure can, Edyta! I would do the same thing if I didn't have a high speed blender 🙂

  21. Veena Azmanov says

    December 27, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    I've never heard of beetroot smoothie. I love the color and I'm crazy about ginger. Definitely want to try this.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      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 🙂

  22. Catherine says

    December 27, 2017 at 11:57 am

    This sounds great! So healthy and revitalizing! I definitely want to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Catherine...love hearing that! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂

  23. Jacque Hastert says

    December 27, 2017 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    What a great way to kick off the new year. Thanks for sharing this great detox.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks Jacque! I'm planning to do exactly that 🙂

  24. Julie says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:01 am

    This sounds like just what I need to start out 2018 right. Like the flavors too.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie! Yeah, I'm seeing this as a 2018 fav too 🙂

  25. parth rathod says

    December 27, 2017 at 2:18 am

    4 stars
    Beetroot smoothie? never heard of this, i would try it
    thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 27, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Awesome Parth! Hope you love it like I do 🙂

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