Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Print)
Earthy beet and cocoa join banana and almond milk for a smooth, energizing drink. Add chia or nut butter for richness.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 small cooked beet (approximately 3 ounces), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
→ Chocolate Blend
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 cup frozen berries (strawberries or blueberries)
09 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter
→ Toppings
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the chopped beet, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter if desired to enhance nutrition and flavor.
03 - Blend ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity to preference.
05 - Divide the smoothie between two glasses and top with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It&aposs like sipping dessert that happens to be packed with nutrients, and nobody has to know it&aposs healthy.
- Blend it in ten minutes and you get a creamy treat that looks gorgeous enough to show off but is secretly simple.
02 -
- Once, I didn&apost cook the beet enough, and the smoothie ended up with a stubbornly gritty texture.
- Switching to maple syrup let me share it with a vegan friend — and I discovered I love the flavor even more.
03 -
- Always roast or steam your beets in advance for the best, smoothest texture.
- A pinch of flaky salt on top right before sipping brings out the chocolate like nothing else.