Description
A vibrant and nutritious Banana Beet Smoothie featuring cooked beets, fresh banana, frozen raspberries, and optional superfood seeds and maca powder. This smoothie combines the earthiness of beets with the sweetness of banana and tartness of raspberries for a refreshing and wholesome drink perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 small beet
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup frozen raspberries
Optional Superfood Additions
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons maca root powder
Instructions
- Prepare the beet: Cut the top and tail off the beet, then wash and scrub it clean without peeling. Chop the beet into ½-inch cubes to help it cook faster and blend easily.
- Cook the beet: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the chopped beet cubes and cook for about 5 minutes until tender enough to blend smoothly.
- Prepare the blender: While the beet cooks, add the peeled banana, non-dairy milk, fresh lemon juice, frozen raspberries, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and maca root powder (if using) to the blender.
- Add cooked beet and blend: When beets are done, strain and add only the beet pieces to the blender. Allow the beets to cool to your preferred temperature to maintain smoothie chill, especially because of the frozen raspberries. Blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
Notes
- Smaller beet cubes will cook faster and blend more easily.
- Allow cooked beets to cool if you prefer a colder smoothie.
- Use frozen bananas for a creamier, shake-like texture and to reduce waste from overripe bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
