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Beets are not the easiest veggie to “sneak” into your day. They have a bright red color and a deep, earthy flavor that is difficult to hide. That’s why I’m so excited about this beet smoothie recipe.
It’s not a big deal that it’s hot pink. (In fact, my 9-year-old daughter loves that part.) When you pair it with frozen banana and strawberries, it develops a slushy texture just like a regular fruit smoothie. And one special addition, fresh ginger, helps balance the earthy flavor from the beets.
Best of all, you don’t have to start with cooked beets! You can toss them in raw. Just like any other smoothie recipe, this one is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, like protein powder or hemp hearts, too.
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“Wow! What an amazingly great taste this smoothie has; love the texture too.” – Nanette
Beet Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
- Fresh Beets. This recipe calls for beets that aren’t cooked or even peeled. You’re going to blend it, so there’s no need! However, if it’s easier for you to start with steamed beets from a vacuum-sealed pack at the store, that should work here, too.
- Frozen Banana. This adds a creamy, ice-cream-like texture to the smoothie. I’ve written a tutorial on how to freeze bananas if you need guidance.
- Frozen Strawberries. These are sweet and tart, so they pair perfectly with the beet flavor. But I imagine another frozen berry will work, too.
- Orange Juice. Using some orange juice as the liquid base adds natural sweetness and a little more tartness. The smoothie will taste bland if you omit this.
- Fresh Ginger. Adding a little bit of fresh ginger helps balance the earthy flavor of the beets, so I highly recommend it. (Also note that ginger is quite potent, so if you’re new to using it, start with a very small piece.)
- Milk of Choice. Sometimes I just make this recipe with water instead of milk. But, if you’re trying to add more protein to your smoothie, use your favorite milk for a little boost.
Add Protein: This smoothie can be customized by adding a scoop of unflavored collagen peptides (which goes unnoticed flavor-wise) or a tablespoon or two of hemp hearts for plant-based protein.
HOw to Make a sMOothie with Beets
Step 1:
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Fresh beets can be hard to break down in a standard blender, so it’s best to start with that before adding frozen fruit. Add the milk, orange juice, fresh beets, and ginger to your blender.
Secure the lid and blend until you see no pieces of beets or ginger. The liquid should look bright pink!
Note: I don’t peel the beet before slicing it into chunks. You can save any remaining beet chunks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This will make your next smoothie easier to prep!
Step 2:
Once the beets have totally broken down, add the frozen banana and strawberries. (This will blend much easier if you slice the banana into chunks first.)
Secure the lid again and blend until the smoothie has a slushy texture, with no visible chunks of frozen fruit. Stop and scrape down the sides of the machine, if needed, to make sure everything is fully pulverized.
As soon as you’re happy with the consistency, the smoothie is ready to serve. This recipe makes one large serving or can be split between two glasses.
The Best Beet Smoothie I’ve Tasted
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh beet , chopped (I don't peel it)
- ½ -inch piece fresh ginger (peeled, see note)
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup milk of choice (or water)
- 1 frozen banana , cut into pieces
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Combine the fresh beets, ginger, orange juice, and milk in a blender. Secure the lid and blend until very smooth, with no visible pieces of beet or ginger remaining. (Note: There's no need to peel the beets first, because everything will be pulverized.)
- Then add the sliced frozen banana and frozen strawberries. Secure the lid and blend again until the smoothie has a slushy texture with no visible chunks. Stope and scrape down the sides of the blender, if needed.
- This smoothie has the best taste and texture when you serve it right away, but you can save leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours. (I also like to freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a cool treat later!)
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More Recipes to Try
- Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
- Instant Pot Beets
- Beet Juice Recipe
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Detox Smoothie
- Chocolate Date Smoothie
If you try this beet smoothie recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below to let me know how you like it.
Sounds amazing but I can’t eat banana, anything you can think of to substitute?
Perhaps frozen zucchini instead? You might need to add something sweet in that case, like a pitted Medjool date.
I tried this smoothie, and it’s so good. Im going to try to drink it every day.
It’s so yummy!
I used cooked beets and the beet juice instead of water and added hemp hearts. Absolutely loved it! I will make this again and again . . .
Wow! What amazingly great taste this smoothie has love the texture too. It was my first time trying this and I added an avocado and a cup of pears it was delicious. It will be one of my favorite smoothies to make.
This smoothie is delicious and the colour is gorgeous! I added a scoop of protein powder.
It’ll certainly be on my roster of delicious smoothies to make often. 💗💗
Thank you!
This was delicious! My 8 year old said it is her new favorite smoothie. We really enjoyed it!
I LOVE this! First time I tried it, only had fresh blueberries so used them instead of strawberries. Still good! But after trying strawberries today that is my fave. I double the recipe and keep in my fridge over two days to dip into. It keeps well. I didn’t freeze the strawberries or bananas. The vitamin makes this a one-step wonder.
OMG, This smoothie is so delicious! I like a bit of tart, so I add half a squeeze of lemon.
What a great taste this has! I was skeptical about how it might taste but it is absolutely delicious!
Was that a raw beet? Or do you have to boil it first? And can you use canned beets?
Doesn’t the beet need to be cooked first?
What else can I use apart from oranges