Description
A vibrant, refreshing smoothie made with earthy beets, zesty orange, and creamy banana. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this smoothie is perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a nutrient-rich snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked or raw beets, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh orange juice or 2 peeled oranges
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup water or plant-based milk
- Ice cubes (optional, for texture)
Instructions
- Add chopped beets, orange juice (or orange segments), banana, and yogurt to a blender.
- Pour in water or milk to help it blend smoothly.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add ice cubes for a colder, thicker texture and blend again.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use raw beets for a more earthy flavor, or cooked beets for a milder, smoother blend.
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice provides the best flavor and nutrients.
- Rinse your blender promptly after blending beets to avoid staining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked beets)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
