The Best Beet Smoothie I've Tasted

beet smoothie in a glass with sliced strawberries and a striped straw.

The Best Beet Smoothie I've Tasted

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: beet smoothie

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

If you're trying to eat more beets, this smoothie recipe is for you. My 9-year-old daughter just told me, "It's delicious!" so you know I've done a good job at hiding the beet flavor. Paired with frozen strawberries and bananas, it has a slushy texture like a regular fruit smoothie, with a hint of fresh ginger to hide the earthy flavor from the beets. Plus, you don't need to cook them to get started!

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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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Notes

Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This is automatically calculated from an online ingredient database, so it's an estimate, not a guarantee.

Add Protein: You can add a scoop of unflavored collagen peptides to this smoothie, or two tablespoons of hemp hearts for extra plant-based protein. Neither should affect the flavor too much. (Experiment at your own risk with other protein powders; they can be quite overwhelming in some cases.)

Update Note: This recipe was updated in March 2026 to use milk instead of water. However, either liquid will work just fine!

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