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4.7 from 9 votes

Raspberry Beet Smoothies

Say goodbye to classic smoothies, this one is coming in with a BANG! A tantalizing blend of raspberries, beets, and lemon juice - plus cottage cheese - the key to the CREAMIEST tasting smoothies EVER! I swear it's not weird! Honey, flax, collagen, and milk of choice round out this vibrant and delicious smoothie!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 556 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup steam cooked or raw beets diced if using raw
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons ground flax meal optional
  • 1 scoop collagen powder optional
  • 1 scoop hemp fiber powder
  • 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar optional

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. Scrape down the sides if needed halfway through.
  3. Pour into a glass and serve with a straw.

Notes

  • Steam cooked beats will blend quicker and easier, however raw can definitely be used, just be sure to dice them before adding to the blender.
  • ¼ to ? cup beet juice may also be used instead.
  • Using frozen raspberries helps to thicken the smoothie without watering it down.
  • Cottage cheese does not add any flavor to the smoothie, but it’s packed with protein and makes this smoothie slightly creamy. Greek yogurt could be used instead, but I prefer cottage cheese.
  • You can use any kind of milk in this recipe, dairy, nut, oat, soy, etc.
  • Honey may be substituted for maple syrup, agave, or left out.
  • You can really add any “extras” you want to this smoothie, just avoid heavily flavored additions like protein powder.
  • Apple cider vinegar gives this smoothie a nice zing and can take it to “juice bar” level, and it really tastes delicious - think pickled beets/raspberry vinaigrette - it’s different, but really good!
  • A banana may be added to this smoothie for thickness and sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons of oatmeal may be added for thickness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 37g (74%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 37g 74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.