Today’s Healthy Drink: Beetroot Smoothie

Cooked or uncooked beets: Feel free to use cooked or raw beets, whichever is more convenient for you. I noticed that smoothies made with raw beets tend not to be as smooth, but that didn’t bother me too much.

Using the right blender: If you’re going to commit to drinking smoothies a few times a week, I highly recommend getting a high speed blender. I used to make smoothies with a  cheap blender, and I never quite got the consistency that I wanted. Currently, I use a Vitamix, but the Nutri Ninja served me very well for a long time and it’s less expensive than the Vitamix)

Storing the smoothies: I usually make batches of smoothies every 2 days and store them in my refrigerator for up to 2 days. Separation will occur, so give the smoothie a good shake before serving.

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prep 10 minstotal 10 mins

author lisa lin

yield 2 smoothies

Ingredients

 

1 small red beet, trimmed and peeled

1 large apple, cored

1 stalk of celery

1 cup carrot juice

1 cup almond milk

2/3 cup frozen sliced peaches

1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced

 

Instructions

 

Roughly chop beet, apple, and celery.

Add all ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Taste the smoothie and see if the sweetness is to your liking. Feel free to add a little more fruit if you want something sweeter. Serve immediately. You can store smoothie in a jar for up to 2 days.

(Source: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/red-beet-power-smoothie/ )