5 from 6 votes
Orange Cardamom Beet Smoothie
Fresh beets add nutrients, flavor and a burst of color to this creamy, citrusy smoothie.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
-2 servings
Calories:
280 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small 5 ounce beet, peeled
- 1 banana large, frozen
- 1 ginger root ½ inch piece, peeled
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the pitcher as needed.
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Notes
- For an extra creamy smoothie, use just ½ to ¾ cup of orange juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
1471mg
(31%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
624IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
140mg
(156%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 -2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1471mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 140mg | 156% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.