Description
This Beet Smoothie is a delightful treat, blending the earthy taste of beets with sweet berries and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast, it’s a quick and easy recipe that will bring vibrant color and flavor to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red beet (about 2 to 3½ ounces or 60g to 100g), pre-packaged steamed and peeled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat or non-fat
- 1 cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or mixed)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (clover or wildflower work best)
- ¾ cup almond milk (or another milk – adjust for desired thickness)
- ½ inch fresh ginger, peeled (or 1 teaspoon lime zest)
- 1 small apple, optional
Instructions
- Add 1 small red beet, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup frozen berries, 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, ¾ cup almond milk, and ½ inch fresh ginger into your blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, achieving a vibrant purple color. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk if needed.
- Taste and add more honey or a small peeled apple for sweetness if desired. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
Feel free to replace almond milk with any preferred milk option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg