Start your morning with this heart beet smoothie. Mixed a variety of tropical fruits, this beet smoothie is sure to satisfy even the pickiest sweet tooth.
This recipe was inspired by Valentine’s Day. I kept seeing red, pink, and heart decor everywhere I went. I normally associate this holiday with all things chocolate and decadent sweet desserts. Let’s go against the grain and make something special for our Valentine!
This heart beet smoothie is energizing and revitalizing. Its a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fruits and vegetables! Plus, I think this bright red from the beets and raspberries is the prettiest natural color you can eat.
Ingredients
Heart BEET! You get it? Red beets are the rich color of love. Not only is it one of the sweetest vegetables, it’s also chock full of good for you nutrients.
Beets aid in blood circulation and help to cleanse the liver. They’re rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and folic acid. Wouldn’t you want your Valentine to benefit from all the goodness of this beet smoothie? Yes!
To make this beet smoothie you will need:
- red beets
- raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- mango (recommend frozen)
- pineapple chunks (recommended frozen)
- coconut water
- orange juice
- optional fresh ginger
Last year, I made this beet smoothie with tangerine, strawberry and peach. This new smoothie is mixed with all the frozen fruits I usually have my freezer: raspberries, mango and pineapple.
Frozen fruits are great in smoothies because they provide thickness without the use of ice. To add a nice uplifting zing, I added a little fresh ginger.
This recipe uses raw beets. However, you may substitute in steamed or roasted beets. And to make this super Valentines-y, I garnished it with little cut out hearts made from sliced beets.
Serving Suggestions
Add all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending. However, you may keep this covered in the fridge for about two hours before it starts separating. Stir before enjoys.
Interested in prepping smoothies for later? Assemble the fruits ahead of time. Pack portioned out fruits and veggie in freezer-safe containers (such as ziptop bags or silicone bags). Keep in the freezer for up to a month. Simply add liquids to the blender when you’re ready for a smoothie!
More Vibrant Smoothies
- Tropical Green Smoothie (spinach, pineapple, mango, banana)
- Miss Green Smoothie (kale, pineapple, mango)
- Tropical Jackfruit Smoothie (jackfruit, mango, banana, coconut, pineapple)
Heart Beet Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw red beets, peeled, cubed
- 1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup mango chunks, frozen
- ½ cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1 ¼ cup coconut water
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, skin peeled
Instructions
- In a blender, add beets, raspberries, mango, pineapple, coconut water, orange juice, and ginger. Blend until smooth. If smoothie is too thick, add additional coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve immediately or keep covered in the fridge until ready to drink.
Notes
- If desired, garnish smoothie with heart shaped beet slice. Use a small heart cookie cutter or shape freehand using a paring knife.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Lol! I hate beets, but love this post!
Eep! Those hearts are adorable! (I’m with Alex, I ove the pun on this title too!;)
I love your pun. It’s great! And the cut out hearts are such an adorable touch!
Thanks Liz! :)