Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printable version)
Earthy beet meets deep chocolate and banana in a creamy, nutrient-packed drink, ready in 10 minutes.
# 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 berries, such as strawberries or blueberries
09 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter
→ Toppings
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Place chopped cooked beet, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter to the blender if desired for additional nutrition or flavor.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy with no visible solids remaining.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder to personal preference if necessary.
05 - Divide the smoothie evenly into two glasses. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- If you blend it right, the beet melts into the chocolate so smoothly you’ll trick even picky eaters.
- It’s a quick pick-me-up on tired mornings or after a workout that doesn’t taste "too healthy."
02 -
- Skipping the beet’s cooling step makes the smoothie warm and less appetizing—learned that quickly.
- Adding a handful of ice before blending turns it milkshake-thick and feels extra special.
03 -
- Chilling your glasses before pouring makes every sip colder and more refreshing.
- Roasting the beet amplifies its sweetness for a near-dessert experience, especially with a touch more chocolate.