Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printable)
Earthy beet and cocoa blended with banana and almond milk for a creamy, energizing two-serving drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 small cooked beet (approximately 2.8 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
→ Chocolate Blend
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries
09 - 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
→ Toppings
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine the chopped beet, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a high-speed blender.
02 - If desired, add chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter to enhance nutrition and flavor.
03 - Blend all contents on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity as preferred.
05 - Divide the smoothie between two glasses. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a decadent dessert, but you can sip it for breakfast guilt-free.
- The color alone makes it feel special, and it's endlessly customizable based on whatever you have on hand.
02 -
- I learned the hard way not to use raw beets unless you fancy a chunky, earthy drink—roasted is the way to go for blending and taste.
- Swapping honey for maple syrup keeps things vegan and adds a layer of cozy warmth I never expected in a smoothie.
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- Layer soft ingredients like banana and beet closest to the blender blade for the smoothest puree.
- A dash of salt sharpens the chocolate and brings everything into delicious balance.