Banana Beet Smoothie Recipe
This 5-ingredient, 5-minute Banana Beet Smoothie is a perfect way to start your day. Make it using my easy recipe.
If you are looking for more smoothie recipes for your weekend breakfast, try these: Celery Smoothie, Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie, Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, Mango Kale Smoothie, and Mango Banana Smoothie.
Beet in a smoothie? Who would have thought this? But whoever did it was a genius because it tastes fabulous.
Smoothies are my go-to breakfast when I am running late or just need a break from my usual carb-loaded brekkie. This banana-beet smoothie is my current favorite.
This recipe is highly recommended if you want to include beets in your diet. Try It!
About Banana Beet Smoothie
Creamy and sweet, this magenta-hued Banana Beet Smoothie is a powerhouse drink to start your day.
Make it using raw beets, cooked beets, or even canned ones; it tastes great and comes together in 5 minutes.
Banana and beet smoothie is a delicious combination of bananas, beetroot, celery, yogurt, milk, and honey. The beetroot gives the smoothie a vibrant pink color, and the bananas give it a thick, creamy texture.
This smoothie comes together in 5 minutes and is very adaptable.
Ingredients
Beetroot – Beet comes in a wide variety, and all the varieties have different taste profiles. I have used red beets to make the smoothie, but you can use whichever you prefer.
You can make this smoothie using raw beet, cooked beet, or canned beet. However, my favorite way is to use raw ones.
This delicious smoothie is a great way to use leftover beets from you other recipes.
Ripe Banana makes the smoothie super creamy and balances the bitterness of the beets.
Celery – It also mellows down the beet-y flavor. You can replace it with carrots or red apples.
Milk and Yogurt – These ingredients make the beet smoothie nice, filling, and creamy! You can also opt for non-dairy options to make a vegan and dairy-free version of this smoothie. I particularly like almond milk in this smoothie.
Honey – I have added honey for a sweet taste, but feel free to skip it if you prefer your smoothies less sweet. You can use maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar-free options like stevia or monk fruit instead.
How To Make Banana And Beet Smoothie
Preparation
Wash a medium beetroot well and scrub it to remove any mud. Discard 0.5 mm of the top and the bottom tip using a sharp knife. Peel the beetroot using a vegetable peeler. I like to peel the beets as the skin is slightly bitter.
Now chop it into small cubes. If you have a high-speed blender, you can chop it in big chunks, but if you have a regular blender, chop it finely.
Beets are notorious for staining everything they touch, so be very careful while chopping them. Use old knives, chopping boards, and bowls, and wear gloves if you don’t want your hands stained.
Peel the banana and cut it into slices. Freeze the slices for 3-4 hours. If you have forgotten to freeze the banana, add a few ice cubes while grinding the smoothie.
Chop one stalk of celery. Discard the leaves.
Make The Smoothie
Add the following ingredients to the medium jar of a high speed blender.
- ½ cup cubed beetroot
- ½ cup frozen banana
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 cup chilled plain yogurt
- ¼ cup chilled milk
- 2 teaspoon honey
Blend until smooth.
Add a splash of milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking.
Check for honey and add more if needed.
Pour the smoothie into serving glasses. Garnish with a sprig of mint and edible flowers (optional) and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skip adding milk to the recipe and make a thick beet smoothie. Add the smoothie to the bowl and top it with your favorite toppings to make it wholesome. I like to top mine with granola, slivered nuts, fresh-cut fruits, chia seeds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, or nut butter.
Fruits – Add apples, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and pineapple.
Seeds such as flax seeds, hemp seeds, chai seeds, etc, are great additions.
Greens such as kale, beet greens, or spinach can be added.
You can also add celery, carrots, ginger, and turmeric.
Storage Suggestions
Leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto a day. Shake well before serving again.
You can also freeze it for upto a month. Thaw, blend again, and serve.
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Banana Beet Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup peeled and chopped red beets
- ½ cup peeled and chopped banana (frozen)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 cup chilled plain yogurt (whole, low fat or plant-based)
- ¼ cup chilled milk (whole, skim, or plant-based)
- 2 teaspoons honey (use maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add some more milk if the smoothie is thick for your liking.
- Check for honey and add more if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses. Garnish with a sprig of mint and edible flowers (optional) and serve immediately.
Hi,
Can I replace yogurt with curd as per this recipe ?
Yes, curd and yogurt are the same things.