Heart-Healthy Vibrant Beet Smoothie
Refresh your morning routine with this Heart-Healthy Vibrant Beet Smoothie, a powerhouse drink packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients to kickstart your day! Featuring the earthy sweetness of raw beet paired with frozen mixed berries, fresh spinach, and creamy almond milk, this colorful blend is as delicious as it is nourishing. Ripe banana and freshly squeezed orange juice enhance the natural sweetness, while chia seeds and flaxseed supply a boost of omega-3s and fiber for optimal heart health. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or post-workout recovery, offering a refreshing, naturally sweet flavor profile in every sip. Make it your go-to for vibrant energy and wellness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium raw beet (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk of choice)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare the beet by peeling and dicing it into small chunks for easier blending.
Add the diced beet, frozen mixed berries, fresh spinach leaves, and banana into a high-speed blender.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Sprinkle in the chia seeds and ground flaxseed to boost the smoothie’s fiber and omega-3 content.
Add the ice cubes for a chilled, refreshing texture.
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, or until all ingredients are fully combined and the texture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding a small amount of natural sweetener like maple syrup (optional).
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy this vibrant and heart-healthy beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
