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5-Minute Berry Beet Smoothie Recipe

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This filling 5-minute berry beet smoothie is a thick, creamy, and healthy breakfast option perfect for busy mornings. It combines the natural sweetness of ripe banana, frozen raspberries, and strawberries with precooked beet for vibrant color and a mild earthy flavor. Enhanced with Greek yogurt, milk, peanut butter, and chia seeds, this smoothie offers a delicious blend of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you energized and satisfied.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (2% recommended)
  • 1 small beet, cooked and peeled (about 1½ ounces)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (low fat preferred)
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon natural smooth peanut butter
  • 1 very ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries (about 6 ounces)
  • ½ cup water (or more to reach desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Puree Beets and Milk: Place the cooked and peeled beet along with the milk into your blender. Blend until the beet is completely pureed without any chunks, ensuring a smooth base for the smoothie.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the Greek yogurt, frozen raspberries, frozen strawberries, ripe banana, peanut butter, and chia seeds into the blender with the beet and milk mixture.
  3. Blend Smoothly: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add water a little at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
  4. Serve: Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked packaged beets found in the refrigeration section of most grocery stores for convenience.
  • If cooking beets yourself, roasting enhances sweetness and color while reducing bitterness. Alternatively, you can cook beets via Instant Pot, boiling, or steaming.
  • Be sure to peel cooked beets before blending to avoid earthy flavors from the skin.
  • Use a very ripe banana to maximize the sweetness in the smoothie; green or less ripe bananas will result in a less sweet drink.
  • Blending the beet and milk first ensures a smoother texture especially if your blender isn’t high-speed.

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