Reap all the health benefits of beets with this heart healthy, delicious Beet Citrus Smoothie. A blend of beet root, pear, spinach, and citrus with just a hint of ginger to naturally boost energy and have you feeling great.
Let's talk about this smoothie. Isn't it just a gorgeous color?! It's also super healthy and tastes pretty darn yummy. Beets are the super star with their earthy flavor, that fantastic deep red color. Plus, they are nutritional powerhouses. Read more about the health benefits of beets below.
Ingredients
While beets are the main ingredient in this smoothie, you have a few options for the other ingredients. So, you can make this smoothie to your family's liking or with what you already have on hand.
- beet
- pear or apple
- spinach
- grapefruit or orange juice
- coconut water or plain water
- lemon juice
- ginger
See recipe card for quantities.
Nutrition Highlights of Beets
• High in iron, fiber, folic acid, potassium, manganese and lots more.
• Help lower blood pressure due to the high levels of nitrates that help widen arteries reducing blood pressure. Nitrates help with oxygenating the blood, which boost energy levels as well.
• Excellent for those who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. Folic acid is vitally important to the development of a fetus' spinal cord. The high fiber content also eases the constipation that often comes along with pregnancy.
• The high iron content of beets help to fight anemia.
• Beets have also been shown to fight cancer and reduce the size of tumors.
• If you're an athlete, beets have also been shown to increase endurance and stamina.
Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's all about love, why not share this heart healthy smoothie with someone you love!
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Recipe
Beet Citrus Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup beet - peeled, chopped and frozen if desired.
- 1 pear or apple - peeled, cored, chopped and frozen if desired.
- 1 cup spinach. loosely packed
- 1 cup coconut water or plain water
- juice of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 grapefruit or 2 oranges
- small piece of ginger, peeled
- chia seeds optional
- hemp seeds optional
- turmeric optional
- cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender.
- Blend until smooth.
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