Description
A vibrant and nutritious Banana Beet Smoothie combining cooked beets, banana, raspberries, and optional superfood seeds and powders for a delicious, energizing 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, wash and scrub it clean thoroughly without peeling. Chop the beet into ½-inch cubes to ensure even and quick cooking.
- Cook the beet: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the chopped beets and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender enough to blend smoothly.
- Add ingredients to blender: While the beets cook, add the peeled banana, non-dairy milk, fresh lemon juice, frozen raspberries, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and maca root powder (if using) into the blender.
- Combine and blend: Once the beets are cooked, strain out the water and add only the beet cubes to the blender. Allow the beets to cool if you want a colder smoothie. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Smaller beet cubes cook faster, so chop finely for quicker preparation.
- Let the cooked beets cool before blending if you prefer a chilled smoothie, especially since frozen raspberries add coldness.
- Use frozen bananas instead of fresh for a creamier texture and to reduce waste of overripe bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
