Beet Berry Smoothie
The color of this smoothie is just gorgeous, thanks to the beets; if you dislike beet, substitute dark cherries or any type of berry.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 4 oz cran-apple or pomegranate juice
- 2 oz coconut milk or additional juice
- ½ large avocado peeled and pitted
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 small beet greens removed & cut in half (or ½ cup other berries)
- 1 stalk celery
- 2-4 oz water as desired
- 1 handful ice cubes
Instructions
- Place ingredients in blender in order listed (liquids on bottom), then whirrrl!
- (If you don't own a Vitamix or other high powered blender, you may need to chop ingredients into smaller pieces before blending.)
Notes
(per 12oz smoothie - recipe above makes 2)
Key Nutrients: Fiber (8gm),Vitamin C (110%), Manganese (30%), Folic Acid (25%), Healthy fats, Phytonutrients (carotenoids, anthocyanins, flavenols, phenolic acid, & more)
Health Benefits: Drink 3 days/wk to lower inflammation (CRP) due to strawberry content; Beets aid natural detoxification process; berries help reduce risk of heart disease and various cancers
Key Nutrients: Fiber (8gm),Vitamin C (110%), Manganese (30%), Folic Acid (25%), Healthy fats, Phytonutrients (carotenoids, anthocyanins, flavenols, phenolic acid, & more)
Health Benefits: Drink 3 days/wk to lower inflammation (CRP) due to strawberry content; Beets aid natural detoxification process; berries help reduce risk of heart disease and various cancers