This beet smoothie is packed with sweet berries and coconut milk (I promise it doesn’t taste like the garden the beet grew in). It’s simple to make with just four ingredients. Swap this magenta pink smoothie for your regular green smoothie—you won’t regret it!
Beets are a vegetable that draw opposing sides – you either like them or you don’t. There’s a good chance that if you don’t like beets, you were probably served (or overserved) them as a kid, and that memory sticks with you. This beet smoothie recipe is here to bring you back to team beet! And if you’re already on the beet train, this will be an instant hit!
This smoothie does taste a little like beets, but it’s not as overpowering as you might imagine. The beet flavor is surprisingly subtle. It makes for an excellent breakfast or snack option any day of the week. Even toddlers and little ones will enjoy it!
How to use beets in smoothies
The best part about this beet smoothie recipe is that it requires as little prep as possible. It’s recommended that you wash the beets; however, peeling is optional. Then, all you have to do is chop them into bite-sized pieces and toss the beets into the blender raw—no cooking required!
**Tip : Remember how we talked about beets being super hard? Well, depending on the type of blender you have at home, you may want to shred/grate the beets or consider using cooked beets instead. This will make it easier on your blender to incorporate them for a nice smooth sip. If you have a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix, it will blend up the raw beets without an issue.
How to freeze beets for smoothies
If meal and snack prep is the name of your game, when it comes to preparing beets for smoothies, freezing them ahead of time is a great option.
Make sure to chop the beets into pieces before freezing and store them in an airtight container. It’s best to use them up before ice crystals form so they still add a fresh flavor to your beetroot smoothie.
Variations to try
This beet smoothie is delicious on its own, however, it’s also super versatile if you want to get creative with the ingredients! Here are some great options to add to this beet smoothie recipe to change it up from time to time:
- Fruit : This beet smoothie recipe uses frozen blueberries, but strawberries or mixed berries will also taste great! Apples and pineapple are other top fruit additions or substitutions.
- Juice : If you want to add more sweetness to the smoothie, you can put a splash of orange juice, pineapple juice, apple juice, or cranberry juice into the recipe.
- Milk : the coconut milk gives an incredibly creamy texture to this recipe, however, you can swap it for other milk options.
- Seeds : Adding flax seeds or chia seeds is a great option.
Can you freeze beets for smoothies?
You absolutely can freeze beets for smoothies. Cut the beets while they are raw or cooked and store them in an airtight container before popping them into the freezer. Make sure to use up the beets before any ice crystals form.
I have leftover smoothie, can I freeze it once blended?
You can store and freeze leftover beet smoothie in a jar with a lid, like a mason jar. You can also turn it into popsicles, if you have a popsicle mold. It will last for a couple of months in the freezer. When you’re ready, just thaw the smoothie and enjoy!
Is this a sweet smoothie?
The sweetness in this beet smoothie recipe comes mostly from the blueberries, so it’s not overly sweet. If you prefer yours sweeter, you can add a little honey or maple syrup. You can also add a frozen banana, but you’ll need to add more liquid so that it blends properly.
Beet Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 medium beet (diced (see notes))
- ▢ 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ▢ ½ cup light coconut milk (shake the can well before you open it to mix the cream with the milk)
- ▢ ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. 1 medium beet, 1 cup frozen blueberries, ½ cup light coconut milk, ½ cup cold water
- Drink up your raw beet smoothie!
Notes
Nutrition
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Ingredients
- 1 medium beet , diced (see notes)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup light coconut milk , shake the can well before you open it to mix the cream with the milk
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. 1 medium beet, 1 cup frozen blueberries, ½ cup light coconut milk, ½ cup cold water
- Drink up your raw beet smoothie!
