Red Velvet Cake Smoothie
User Reviews
4.8
Red Velvet Cake Smoothie
Description
This smoothie combines ripe frozen bananas, raw or cooked beets, cocoa powder, dates for sweetness, dairy-free milk (such as coconut or almond), and vanilla extract. The beets contribute both color and earthiness, while cocoa provides chocolate flavor resembling red velvet cake. Blending these ingredients yields a smooth, creamy drink with a naturally rich and sweet taste.
The smoothie texture is thick and creamy from the frozen fruit and plant-based milk, with sweetness adjustable by adding more dates. The vibrant red hue comes from the beets, either raw or roasted. Optional toppings like red velvet cake balls, cacao or beetroot powder, and coconut whipped cream can enhance the presentation and add flavor layers.
To prepare beets, steaming or roasting until tender before freezing improves texture. The smoothie is best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to two weeks; thaw before serving. Adjust liquid amounts to achieve desired consistency.
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
- 2 ripe, banana ~2 heaping cups as recipe is written, frozen, peeled
- 1/3 cup beet raw OR roasted/steamed until tender, then frozen, cubed
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 2 pitted dates
- 3/4 cup dairy-free milk plus more as needed (we like coconut or almond
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
FOR TOPPING optional
- red velvet cake balls
- cacao powder or beetroot powder
- Coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- If using raw beets, chop, measure out, and set aside. If cooking, see notes. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth, adding more dairy-free milk as needed to help blend.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more dates for sweetness, beets for earthier flavor / more intense magenta color, or cocoa / cacao powder for richer chocolate flavor.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy as is or top with red velvet cake balls, cocoa / cacao powder, beetroot powder, or coconut whipped cream (all optional). Best when fresh. Will keep in the freezer up to 2 weeks (thaw before enjoying).
Notes
- Steam or roast beets until tender before freezing for smoother texture.
- Use frozen ingredients to achieve a creamy, thick smoothie consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by varying dates or cocoa powder to taste.
- Freeze leftover smoothie portions up to two weeks; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Smoothies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 220 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.2g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 8% |
| Fat | 2.2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.35g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.94g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 33.8g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 314IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12.55mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 213.02mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.96mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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