Beets and Berry Smoothie

This beets and berry smoothie is what we’ve termed “beet-it” at home. Loads of immune boosting and antioxidant elements. Most definitely an addition to our ready to go breakfast smoothies for a week.

BEETS

Here we are using the beetroot , but the entire plant is edible. So if you do find a whole bunch , chop some of the stems and leaves and add into your smoothie. When buying , ensure what you grab has some weight to it with no mushy spots. This is where seasonality and local farmers come in as always. Down here in Tennessee beets are in season June through November but reach out to your local farmers.

FROZEN BERRIES

There is always going to be frozen berries available but you can freeze some of those seasonal summer berries for future use. May through August are great months for berries in Tennessee, especially blueberries and strawberries. Here is how you could easily freeze those pick-your-own berries for future use. For this beets and berries smoothie we are using blueberry and strawberries only but you are welcome to use any other fruit.

POWERING UP

GINGER

LEMON

HEMP HEARTS

CHIA SEEDS

WHAT LIQUID BASE TO USE

To bring everything together we are using unsweetened almond milk. Other options that work wonderfully include

Coconut water or just plain water

Cashew milk ( or any nut milk of choice)/ Oat milk

Beets are naturally sweet so preference to stay away from adding any juice as a liquid base helps curb the sugar content.

BEETS AND BERRY SMOOTHIE ON THE GO

You can prepare a weeks worth in zip lock bags and just pop it in the blender the morning of. You can also store ingredients a wide mouth mason jar or blender cup. Just add liquid and blend. Make ahead smoothies like this beet and berry smoothie is a great way t o effortlessly introduce healthy smoothies into your daily routine. This also can be enjoyed anytime of the day.