Superfood Beet Smoothie
Nutrition has always been an important part of my life, and now more than ever, I am paying specific attention to the specific foods I consume. I’ve been keeping an eye on protein, whole foods, and superfoods in particular. But as life becomes busier and the tasks pile up, nutrition can sometimes be hard to keep track.
The old saying goes, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And while I love all my meals, I have to agree: Breakfast is literally the fuel that sets you up for your day. After waking up, your body craves food, and we should give it what it needs to succeed.
Smoothies are a great way to start or supplement your day. I’ve recently been obsessed with this beautiful beet smoothie. It’s not only a vibrant fuchsia but also jam-packed with greatness: Beets with their essential vitamins and minerals, Greek yogurt for protein and calcium, peanut butter for fat, strawberries for a pop of freshness, hemp hearts for extra texture and protein, and honey for sweetness. This is also a great smoothie to prepare the night or week before. For example, I steam my beets while meal prepping and immediately toss them into the freezer. This trick, and using frozen strawberries, eliminates the need to dilute your smoothie with ice. In a hurry? Make this smoothie in under 5 minutes for a delicious, nutritious breakfast on-the-go.
What are your favorite smoothie combinations? Let me know below!
Ingredients
- 2 beets, scrubbed and cut into quarters
- 1 carton of fresh or frozen strawberries, about 2 cups
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cups water
Directions
- Steam beets: Cut in quarters and place cut-side down onto a steaming rack. In a large pot, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place the rack on top and steam for about 30 minutes until fork-tender. Cool and peel. (You can also boil them, but steaming locks in the nutrients.)
- Trim strawberry leaves and cut in half. Place in freezer if using fresh strawberries.
- In a blender, add strawberries, cooled (ideally frozen if you can!) beets, yogurt, peanut butter, hemp hearts, honey, and water. Blend on high until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness as needed. Top with extra hemp hearts. Enjoy!
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