5 from 123 votes
Banana Beet Smoothie
This Banana Beet Smoothie combines cooked beetroot with banana, frozen raspberries, and non-dairy milk to create a vibrant, nutrient-rich drink. The cooked beet adds earthy sweetness, while the banana brings creaminess and natural sweetness. Optional chia and hemp seeds and maca root powder contribute added texture and nutrition. The smoothie balances natural ingredients for a fresh, mildly sweet beverage with subtle tartness from lemon juice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 beet small
- 2 cups of water
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup of non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- ⅔ cup raspberries frozen
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds optional
- 1 ½ Tablespoons maca root powder optional
Instructions
- Cut the top and tail off the beet, and wash and scrub clean. (No need to peel the skin.) Chop the beet into ½-inch cubes. It's going to get blended up, so no need to make them pretty! The smaller the chop, the faster they'll cook, though...
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the chopped beets. Cook for about 5 minutes (or long enough that they'll blend easily--you know your blender better than I do!).
- In the meantime, to the blender, add the peeled banana, non-dairy milk, lemon juice, raspberries, seeds, and maca root powder (if using).
- When the beets are done cooking, strain and add just the beets to the blender. If you prefer your smoothie cool (from the frozen raspberries), adding steaming hot beets will warm your drink a bit, so let them cool for as long as you like. When ready, blend all the ingredients till they're well combined.
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Notes
- Chop beets into smaller pieces to reduce cooking time.
- Allow cooked beets to cool before blending to keep the smoothie cool, especially when using frozen raspberries.
- Use frozen bananas for a creamier, shake-like consistency; freezing overripe bananas is a good way to avoid waste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
808mg
(17%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.