Home · Recipes · Smoothies Beet Smoothie Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jun 2, 2014Updated: Apr 11, 2022 View Recipe16 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Beets deliver a welcome sweet earthiness that plays well with the fruits in this energizing beet smoothie. While I normally use beets for salads, I thought it would be fun to whip it into a fruity beet smoothie. Beets mixed together with tangerine juice, peaches, strawberries, mango creates a delicious tasting, vibrant colored drink! Mango Peach Beet Smoothie Though beets are inherently sweet, they are rarely associated with desserts or fruit smoothies. Let’s change change that! Sure, fruit juice is tasty. But when you want substance with your juice, smoothie is the answer. Sweet and Earthy Flavored Beverage At first sip, I just got a mouthful of earthy beet flavor. However, by the second sip, it turns into this sweet, tart, complex taste that I just can’t get enough of. The beets deliver a welcomed earthiness that plays well with the sweetness from all the fruits (tangerine, strawberry, peach, and mango). Feel free to use fresh or frozen fruit. Frozen fruit will add texture and body to the smoothie. Tangerine juice may be difficult to find. Substitute in orange juice. Asides from being “nature’s candy,” beets are also very good for you. Full of folate, manganese and other nutrients, beets help with blood flow, making this beet smoothie great for pre/post-workouts. Only word of warning- when working with red beets be very careful as they can stain cutting boards, hands, and clothing. Updated: Due to the popularity of this smoothie, I made this Heart Beet Smoothie for Valentine’s Day! Beet Smoothie Asides from being called “nature’s candy,” beets are full of good for you vitamins and nutrients. Drink up!Yield: serves 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes Servings: 2 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients1 ⅓ cup tangerine juice, or orange juice1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 ¼ cup chopped)½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen strawberries)½ cup frozen mango chunks½ cup frozen sliced peaches Instructions In a blender, add tangerine juice, chopped beets, strawberries, mango, and peaches. Blend until smooth. If smoothie is too thick, add water or additional tangerine juice 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve immediately, or keep covered in the fridge until ready to drink. Stir before drinking. Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: Breakfast, DrinksCuisine: AmericanKeyword: red smoothie, beet smoothie, fruit smoothie, breakfast smoothie Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Reiko says: June 2, 2014 Hi! I initially read it “BEST SMOOTHIE” instead of “BEET SMOOTHIE”! I love beet but I’ve never thought of using it in smoothie. What a great idea! The color is absolutely amazing!! Reply
Millie l Add A Little says: June 2, 2014 Looks super tasty!! The beet root gives it gorgeous colour aswell! http://youtube.com/addalittlefood Reply
Louisa [Living Lou] says: June 4, 2014 Wow, can’t get over the gorgeous colour of this smoothie!! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: June 4, 2014 Thanks Louisa! Who needs artificial food coloring when you’ve got beets?! :)
Brittany says: June 4, 2014 I love the idea of adding beets to a smoothie. You always see them in juices but rarely smoothies. I also like your photo styling with the beet greens. Super cute! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: June 4, 2014 Thanks Brittany! I used the beet greens just for styling purposes, but later someone told me you could actually cook and eat them!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says: June 4, 2014 Gorgeous! I have beet juice every single morning :) so I would be intrigued to try out this smoothie! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: June 4, 2014 Thanks Jessica! Hmmm…. beet juice sounds like the perfect sweet start to every morning! :)
Brittany says: June 4, 2014 Yes! Beet greens are delicious. Here’s a good recipe for them: http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2014/03/sauteed-beet-greens-roasted-beets/ Reply
Iulia says: December 14, 2014 Hey! Do you boil the beets before making the smoothie? I mix them raw. How do you guys do it? Reply
Chiara&thekiwi says: January 12, 2015 Hey!!! Your smoothie is now in my selection of “9 super detox vegan smoothies” on my blog here ->http://followthekiwi.com/2015/01/12/detox-post-holidays-9-super-vegan-fruit-smoothies/ Good job with your recipe! :) Reply