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    Sweet And Healthy Beetroot Red Velvet Smoothie

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    This beetroot red velvet smoothie is a great way to add a little more veg to your day. It's inspired by cake, so you know it's gotta be good.

    While I do love beetroot, the idea of a beetroot smoothie doesn't sound like the best thing in the world. To make it a little bit more tasty, I decided that red velvet would be the solution. And while I won't claim that this tastes like a cake, there's nothing wrong with drawing inspiration from other great foods. Right? Yeah, I think so.

    But yeah, if you go into this expecting a full-fledged cake flavour, you're going to be disappointed. Maybe, try thinking of it more like a healthy take on the classic red velvet experience. Anyhow, if you like cacao, berries, and smoothies in general - I think you'll enjoy it 😉

    Beetroot Health Benefits

    beetroot red velvet smoothie

    If you need a little more encouragement to add beetroot to your smoothie, just think about how good for you they are!

    We all know that we should try and eat more veggies—and a wide variety of them. But beetroot in particular boasts some amazing health benefits, according to BBC Goodfood.

    • may improve exercise performance
    • can help lower blood pressure
    • can help with digestion

    Red Velvet Smoothie Ingredients

    This smoothie has pretty straightforward ingredients, but here is what you need (and what swaps you can make, if necessary).

    • Banana: The banana adds sweetness and creaminess. I prefer a frozen banana to help the texture. You can use fresh if you want, or leave it out altogether, it just won't be as rich.
    • Almond milk: Almond milk is a great neutral-tasting option for this recipe. Use any nut or dairy milk you have on hand though, it'll still work.
    • Frozen berries: I used a mixed berry blend, but any frozen berries will do. If you want to stick to the red velvet vibe, go for strawberries or raspberries to maintain the red colour.
    • Beetroot: I used packaged beetroot from the produce aisle that was vacuum-sealed and already cooked and peeled. I think canned would also work, but make sure they aren't salted. If you want, you can also pre-cook and peel your beetroot, then stick it in the freezer for future smoothies.
    • Cacao powder: I used cacao powder, since it's what I keep at home. If you have cocoa powder, you can also use that instead. Chocolate protein powder would also work well in this, if you want more protein.
    • Maple: I use a bit of maple syrup (about 1 tablespoon I would guess) to sweeten this up a bit. You can also use agave, honey, coconut sugar, or any other sweetener you prefer. Start off with a little bit and add more to taste. The cacao is quite bitter, so I find this smoothie does benefit from a little extra sweetness.
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    beetroot red velvet smoothie

    Beetroot Red Velvet Smoothie


    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
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    Description

    This beetroot red velvet smoothie takes inspiration from the cake. Part healthy, part indulgent, this smoothie ticks all the boxes.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 banana (frozen)
    • 1 Cup almond milk
    • 1 Cup frozen berries
    • ½ beetroot (cooked and peeled/ frozen)
    • 2 Tbsp cacao powder
    • 1 Tbsp maple syrup/ coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)

    Instructions

    1. Add ingredients Add all ingredients to blender.
    2. Blend Blend everything until smooth, pour into a glass, and enjoy!
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: beverage, Drinks, smoothie
    • Cuisine: Australian

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 306
    • Fat: 4.9
    • Carbohydrates: 67.9
    • Protein: 6.1

    Keywords: beetroot, cacao, red velvet, smoothie

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