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This 5-minute, 4-ingredient fruit and beet smoothie is vibrant, creamy, naturally sweet, a little tart, and loaded with nutrients and detoxifying benefits!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ready to sneak some beets into your morning smoothie? This vibrant fruit beet smoothie is right out of the Friendly Vegan Cookbook and makes it super easy, with just a hint of earthiness from raw beets (no need to cook them – for a super quick treat!) and loads of natural sweetness from bananas and berries. It’s creamy, satisfying, and takes only 5 minutes and a blender to make.
Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and detox benefits, this beetroot berry smoothie is a perfect energizing start for a busy day or a pre/post-workout boost! Plus, it’s super versatile—just toss in whatever you have on hand (keep reading for my favorite add-ins). You can even freeze leftover beet and fruit smoothie mix into healthy popsicles!
Looking for more ways to enjoy beets? You might enjoy beet energy balls, roasted beet kale salad, or even a banana beet smoothie with cooked beets.
Beetroot Smoothie Benefits
Like most veggies with vibrant colors, beets are full of good-for-you ‘stuff,’ like:
- Low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals – like potassium, folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and magnesium
- High in nitrates – which may help lower blood pressure, promote brain health, and improve athletic performance (best consumed 2-3 hours before exercise).
- Packed with fiber to keep you feeling full for longer and support digestive health
- Loaded with antioxidants that fight harmful free radicals and reduce inflammation
A smoothie made with beets, combined with the fiber and potassium in bananas and the vitamins in berries, is both nutritious and delicious!
Ingredient Notes
For a creamier beetroot smoothie, replace a portion of plant milk with dairy-free yogurt. For a fruitier smoothie, use fresh apple juice or orange juice.
What Could I Add To A Beet Smoothie Recipe?
- Carrot: About ¼ cup per serving adds natural sweetness and extra nutrients.
- Pineapple: Add a little sweet, tropical flavor with fresh or frozen pineapple.
- Spinach/Kale: 1-2 handfuls of leafy greens (including beet greens) boost nutrients without adding lots of calories (or flavor!).
- Ginger: A ¼-½-inch piece of fresh ginger complements the flavors, reduces ‘earthy’ beet flavor, and provides several benefits – like antioxidant and anti-inflammation.
- Sweetener: I.e., maple syrup, agave, brown rice syrup, or a Medjool date.
- Oats: Add 2-3 tbsp rolled oats for extra filling fiber in this beetroot smoothie recipe.
- Nut butter: 1 tbsp peanut, cashew, or almond butter add creaminess, healthy fats, protein, and fiber to the beet fruit smoothie.
- Seeds: 1 tbsp chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds add fiber & heart-healthy fats.
- Vegan protein powder: Add a scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder.
- Toppings: Like sliced banana, coconut flakes, granola, nuts/seeds, nut butter, more berries, cacao nibs, etc.
How to Make a Beet Fruit Smoothie
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender, or food processor, placing the liquids and softest ingredients closest to the blades.
Step 2: Blend on the highest setting until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more plant milk to your desired consistency. Top with your favorite toppings – enjoy!
To reduce potential beet chunkiness, optionally blend the beets with the plant milk first, then add the remaining ingredients.
FAQs
Sure, if you have leftover cooked beets or a low-powered blender (which will work best with softer, cooked beets), then feel free to use cooked beets. The flavor of cooked beets tends to be more neutral, too.
Yes, try avocado (less sugar), steamed cauliflower (low carb), plant-based yogurt, or mango, though results may vary as these haven’t been tested with this smoothie.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Beware of staining: Beets stain hands, clothes, & cutting boards. Wear gloves and rinse everything immediately after use.
- Adjust the consistency: For a thinner beetroot and berry smoothie, add plant milk. To thicken it, use less plant milk or add ice, oats, or flax/chia seeds.
- For easy blending: Place liquids and soft ingredients closest to the blades. Pause the machine, if needed, to scrape down the sides.
- Sweeten if needed: If the banana isn’t sweet/the berries are overly tart.
- Save leftovers: Pour the raspberry beet smoothie into a popsicle mold for a delicious, healthy frozen treat.
Storage Instructions
Smoothies made with frozen ingredients are best consumed immediately.
Fresh fruit smoothies, though, could be stored in an airtight bottle/container in the fridge for up to a day. Shake well before drinking.
You can also freeze this banana and beetroot smoothie spread flat in Ziplock/Stasher bags for up to 3 months. Re-blend from frozen with a splash of liquid OR thaw first.
Quick Fruit and Beet Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bananas sliced and frozen
- 1 cup of raspberries frozen
- 1 inch of raw beet
- ¼ cup of plant milk
- Your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth.
- Dish it up and dress with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Beware of staining: Beets stain hands, clothes, & cutting boards. Wear gloves and rinse everything immediately after use.
- Adjust the consistency: For a thinner beetroot and berry smoothie, add plant milk. To thicken it, use less plant milk or add ice, oats, or flax/chia seeds.
- For easy blending: Place liquids and soft ingredients closest to the blades. Pause the machine, if needed, to scrape down the sides.
- Sweeten if needed: If the banana isn’t sweet/the berries are overly tart.
Nutrition
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Additional Info
So pretty and so yummy!
Yummy and wow that colour!
I found I needed almost a cup of milk to get everything to blend in my vitamix, although I was using frozen roasted beet, frozen bananas and frozen strawberries – so there was a lot to break down there. I added 1 tbsp of hemp seed, 1 knob ginger, and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Love your additions! So glad you enjoyed this smooothie bowl!