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The Best Beet Smoothie

This Beet Smoothie is a delicious way to sneak more veggies into your day!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh beet , chopped (I don't peel it)
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger (peeled, see note)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 frozen banana , cut into pieces
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries

Instructions

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  1. Combine the beets, ginger, orange juice, and water in a blender and blend until very smooth, with no visible pieces of beet or ginger remaining. Add in the frozen strawberries and banana, and blend until smooth. Serve right away
  2. If you're using a high-speed blender, like the Vitamix, you can just add everything to the blender and blend it all together. It should break it down into a slushy texture effortlessly.
  3. This smoothie has the best taste and texture when you serve it right away, but you can save leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. (I also like to freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a cool treat later!)

Notes

  • If you have a high-speed blender, you don't need to chop the ginger at all before adding it into this smoothie recipe. If you don't think your blender can pulverize it completely, I'd recommend mincing it with a microplane first, so you don't wind up drinking a big chunk of ginger later.
  • Feel free to add in any extras you like to make this smoothie more filling. You can add hemp hearts for plant-based protein, or chia seeds or ground flax for extra omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. You can also use your favorite type of milk, instead of water, for a creamier texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 1112mg (32%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 324IU (6%) Vitamin C 160mg (178%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 1112mg 24%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 324IU 6%
Vitamin C 160mg 178%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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