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a green beet leaves smoothie in a glass on a white table

Beet Greens Smoothie

Kristina Todini, RDN
Swirled Beet Greens Smoothie, a sustainable way of using beets and beet greens in vibrant red and green smoothie. Beautiful and tasty!
5 stars (7 ratings)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks + Cocktails
Cuisine American, American, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 high powered blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large banana sliced and frozen
  • ½ cup beet root peeled and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • ½ cup beet greens washed and sliced
  • 1 whole medjool date pitted and soaked
  • Optional: shredded beets and beet greens as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Freeze banana: First, slice banana into small slices and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes to freeze. Freezing the banana means you don’t have to add additional ice to the smoothie to make it cold. After freezing, you’ll use ¾ of the banana for the beetroot layer and ¼ for the greens layer.
  • Blend smoothie ingredients: Add the banana to a blender with the chopped beets, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, date, beet greens, and plant-based milk (we used oat milk). Blend until smooth, adding ice for a thicker consistency and more plant-based milk for a thinner consistency.
  • Serve the smoothie: When done, pour the beetroot smoothie into a serving glass. To serve later, freeze glass and remove from freezer for 10-15 minutes to let thaw enough to drink. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Notes: Freezing the banana will mean you don’t have to add ice to the smoothie, however if you like a colder and thicker consistency then add 1-2 ice cubes to the beetroot base.
  • Tools Needed: high powered blender, knife set, cutting board
  • Nutrition Notes: This smoothie uses all plant-based ingredients and is gluten-free. It is high in fiber and, depending on which plant-based milk you choose, it may also be a good source of plant-based protein. Feel free to add your own plant-based protein powder for a more filling smoothie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 smoothie)Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 930mgFiber: 8gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1561IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
Keyword banana smoothie, beet greens, food scrap recipe
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