Easy Beet Smoothie

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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.

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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• Citrus Salad Recipe
• Instant Pot Beets Recipe
• Quinoa Vegetable Salad

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