Beet and Berry Smoothie {paleo + vegan + whole30}

This beet and berry smoothie is made with 5 healthy ingredients that will make you glow from the inside out. Raw beets, banana, citrus, and mixed berries make this smoothie a super delicious way to start your day. Complete with a healthy dose of both fruit and veggies! Paleo, vegan, gluten free, and Whole30

Snowy-slushy-cold-grey February – I think you need a glowing glass of this vibrant beet and berry smoothie.

Featuring all the good things to make you feel alive – raw beets, berries, whole citrus fruit, bananas and H20 baby. Because hydration makes the rockin’ world go round. And also makes our bodies very happy.

Winter can be a strange time of year for smoothies, and we definitely don’t drink as many during the colder months of the year. But sometimes it’s nice to blend up the best that the season has to offer and sip a vibrant, glowing cup of healthy goodness.

In the case of this beet and berry smoothie the ingredients are pretty standard, but the flavor is definitely not.

It’s made with raw beets, mixed berries, an orange, and banana for added sweetness.

The result? A STUNNING smoothie that is bursting with juicy flavor and a color so gorgeous that it’s worth drinking for that reason alone.

But are beets good in smoothies? They are, indeed. And I’m so excited for you to try them in this recipe!

Why you’ll love this beet and berry smoothie:

This easy beet and berry smoothie is:

• Vibrant
• Juicy
• Refreshing
• Nutrient dense
• Easy to make
• Perfectly sweet
• SO delicious!

Ingredient notes for this Beet and berry smoothie

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

If you’ve never made a smoothie with beets before you might be wondering if you can put raw beets in a smoothie, or even how you would use beets in a smoothie.

The truth is that before this smoothie, I’d never tried adding beets to a smoothie myself. But when peeled and chopped, raw beets make a delicious addition to a fresh and vibrant smoothie.

This beet smoothie is made with:

• Raw beets – Beets are absolutely brimming with essential minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
• Banana – Full of potassium and other beneficial nutrients, bananas also lightly sweeten this smoothie and sort of bind the other ingredients together.
• Orange – Oranges are highly valued for their Vitamin C content and wide array of antioxidants. You could also substitute another type of citrus for the oranges in this smoothie like tangerines, clementines, or mandarins.
• Frozen berries – Any mix of frozen berries will work perfectly for this smoothie recipe. My personal favorite is raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
• Water or coconut water – Either plain water or coconut water are both excellent options for this smoothie. Coconut water will add a little additional sweetness.
• Ice – Ice is optional, however you may add a few ice cubes as desired to make the smoothie a little colder.

How to make a beet and berry smoothie

This beet and berry smoothie is super easy to make. All you need is the vibrant ingredients and a high speed blender.

Whole pieces of beet are no problem for a high powered vitamix, but if you don’t have a high speed blender you may want to chop the beets up small or grate them before adding to the blender.

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s the step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Prep all ingredients for the beet smoothie

Peel and chop the raw beet, peel the orange, banana, and measure the raw berries and water.

Step 2: Blend the smoothie

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend on high until completely smooth.

Step 3: Serve!

Divide the smoothie between 2 glasses and serve immediately!

LET’S GET GLOWING! ✨

What fruit goes well with beets?

Beets do have a slightly sweet flavor, but also fairly earthy and strong. Berries, bananas, and citrus are the perfectly bright and sweet accompaniment to their nuanced flavor.

Is it better to juice or blend beets?

Both blended and juiced beets have extraordinary health benefits, however by blending the beets into the smoothie there is an added bonus of gut healthy fiber.

Beet smoothie healthy benefits

Beets, along with the other ingredients in this smoothie, are quite high in fiber, so this beet smoothie will keep you full and satisfied.

We all know that bright colors in fruits and veggies = lots of nutrients, and this beet and berry smoothie is no exception.

The ingredients are packed with anti-oxidants, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber – which are all great in supporting our system during the cold and flu burdened winter months.

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