Berry Beet Velvet Smoothie

A super healthy sip with berries, vanilla, coconut butter & cacao powder. The berry beet velvet smoothie makes a hearty and vibrant breakfast.

Course Beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Plant-Based, Special Diets, Sugar-Free, Vegan

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword banana, beets, cacao powder, cherries, chia, coconut butter, lemon, maca, medjool dates, mesquite powder, non-dairy milk, raspberries, strawberry, vanilla, vegan protein powder

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings

Author Laura Wright

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 heaped cup mixed red berries (I did fresh strawberries + frozen cherries)
1 small beet, peeled and chopped
½ ripe banana, preferably frozen
1 pitted Medjool date
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
2 teaspoons coconut butter
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup non-dairy milk

Optional Add-Ins

1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon mesquite powder
1 teaspoon maca powder

Instructions

In an upright blender, combine the berries, chopped beet, banana, date, cacao powder, coconut butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and plant milk. Throw in any add-ins you may be using as well. Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and garnish with shaved bits of coconut butter and a dusting of cacao powder if you like. Enjoy!

Notes

I think a stronger blender is preferred here. I use a high-speed blender, and I still chop up the beet into relatively small pieces so that the motor doesn't struggle too much.