Beet Berry Recovery Smoothie
A bright magenta smoothie that tastes sweeter than it sounds, made with cooked beets and frozen berries.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 265calories
- 27 gprotein
Beets blend into a smoothie with a mild, earthy sweetness that the berries cover. Use cooked beets, either steamed at home or from a vacuum-sealed pack. Raw beets are too hard for most blenders.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ cup cooked beets
- ¾ cup frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
Method
- Add the orange juice, water, protein powder, and ginger to the blender.
- Add the cooked beets and frozen berries.
- Blend on high for a full minute, until no beet pieces remain.
- Rinse the blender soon after. Beet juice stains plastic.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 265 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Vacuum-packed cooked beets save time. Avoid pickled beets, which taste of vinegar.
- Expect a vivid pink color and a harmless change in the color of your urine the next day.
Swaps and variations
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamier smoothie.
- Add a squeeze of lime for brightness.
