Description
A vibrant and nutritious Strawberry Beet Smoothie combining the earthy sweetness of beets with the refreshing flavors of strawberries and banana, enhanced by warming cinnamon and zesty lemon juice. This smoothie is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and plant-based proteins, perfect for a healthy breakfast or energizing snack.
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 cup chopped raw beets (peeled)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2-1 inch fresh ginger
Liquids
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
Seeds & Spices
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon hulled hemp seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (add up to 1 teaspoon if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and chop the raw beets into small pieces to ensure they blend smoothly. Measure out the frozen strawberries, banana, lemon juice, fresh ginger, flax seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and almond milk.
- Combine in Blender: Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. This includes the chopped beets, frozen strawberries, banana, almond milk, lemon juice, ginger, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and cinnamon.
- Blend Until Smooth: Purée the mixture on high speed until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency without any chunks of beet or fruit remaining.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie evenly into two individual glasses. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and maximum nutritional benefits.
Notes
- For a thinner smoothie, add more almond milk or water to reach desired consistency.
- You can substitute almond milk with any preferred milk such as soy, oat, or dairy milk.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, use frozen banana or add a few ice cubes before blending.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to suit your taste; up to 1 teaspoon can be used for a stronger spice flavor.
- Fresh ginger adds a slight zing but can be omitted if sensitive to spice.
