Coco-Beet Berry Smoothie

This Coco-Beet Berry Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink that’s perfect for breakfast or as a satisfying snack. With a blend of frozen berries, cacao powder, and the earthy sweetness of beetroot, this smoothie is not only packed with flavour but also loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, and essential vitamins. It’s an easy way to start your day on a healthy note or enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up anytime!

Most mornings, my 7yr old son (the most laid back individual in the world and not particularly partial to anything to domesticated), makes the family a smoothie. Usually, he sticks to favourite combinations like berry, spinach, banana or pineapple, spinach, lime and mint; but occasionally, with a little guidance he likes to get creative.

My only stipulation with the morning smoothie is that it has a little veg in it (and he usually picks spinach or avocado). But one day recently he decided that we should try beetroot in the smoothie. A few weeks on, we’ve been fine-tuning this recipe and I think we’ve got to the really delicious stage, worthy of officially sharing.

Health benefits

This smoothie is a powerhouse of nutrition!  Beetroot is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifying and extremely nutrient rich vegetable. Research suggests it improves stamina and sports performance (this fact alone appeals to my sport loving kids). Berries provide carbohydrates, vitamin C and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and support your immune system, while cacao powder adds a rich chocolate flavour along with magnesium for energy. The coconut water is rehydrating and the nut butter a great source of healthy fats and protein, keeping you full and satisfied.

Ingredients

To whip up this delicious beetroot smoothie, gather frozen raspberries (or frozen strawberries or a mix), cacao powder, peanut butter (or your favourite nut butter), rice malt syrup (honey or maple syrup), fresh beets, and coconut water.

How to make this beet smoothie recipe

Simply peel the beetroot and blend all the ingredients together in a high-powered blender until smooth. If you’re using a Thermomix, just blend for about 30 seconds on speed 9. It’s that easy! Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for a refreshing and nutritious treat.

Serving suggestions and how to store

This coco-beet berry smoothie is best enjoyed fresh. If made with frozen berries it’s thick enough to turn into a smoothie bowl. If you have leftovers, you can freeze them into little cups or ice-block molds for a great snack another day.

Vary this coco-beet berry smoothie to suit

This smoothie is gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free. But feel free to customise it to suit your dietary preferences! If you’re avoiding coconut, simply swap out the coconut water for your favourite milk (dairy or almond milk or coconut milk). For a nut-free version, replace the nut butter with tahini or omit it altogether. If you’re watching your fructose intake or are vegan, use rice malt syrup as your sweetener. You can also boost the protein content by adding a scoop of wholefoods protein powder for an extra nutritious kick!

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.

Coco-beet Berry Smoothie

Prep 5 minutes minutes

Total 5 minutes minutes

Serves: 2

This Coco-beet Berry Smoothie is a delicious way to include the super nourishing vegetable beetroot into your day. Try it, you won't be disappointed. 

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Ingredients

• 100 g frozen raspberries (1 cup) or strawberries or a mix
• 2 tbsp cacao powder (unsweetened Dutch process or raw)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
• 1-2 tbsp rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup
• ½ small raw beetroot -peeled and diced
• 250 ml coconut water (1 cup) or Coco Quench is nice too

Method

• Blend together in a high powered blender until smooth. Thermomix 30 seconds, speed 9.
• Enjoy as part of a very healthy breakfast or snack.

Store

• Leftovers can be frozen into little cups or ice-block moulds for a snack another day.

Variations

Coconut-free

Replace the coconut water with a nut-milk.

Nut-free

Replace the nut butter with tahini (or just leave it out).

Low-fructose

Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener.

Boost the protein

Stir through your favourite protein powder. I love using this collagen protein—it’s flavourless, so it works beautifully across all kinds of recipes without altering the taste.

 

 

I'd love to hear how you like this veggie boosted smoothie. Post a comment to let me know.

Course: Drinks

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