Need a boost? This gorgeous blueberry beet smoothie is a true antioxidant powerhouse: made with ginger, cinnamon and fiber-rich dates (not banana!) it’s blood sugar friendly and good for your gut too: 10 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein, no Greek yogurt or protein powder!
I’ve been a dietitian a loooooong time now, and if there is one thing I see over and over, it’s that people tend to underestimate the power of small habits, like making a daily smoothie. But there is no better way to cram a bunch of nutrient-dense fruits+veg into your face!
And eating more antioxidant, anti-inflammatory plants helps build a healthier body, and a healthier gut, every single day. It’s not about what you cut out…it’s about what you add IN!
I love this blueberry + beet smoothie as a pre-workout breakfast because the 10 grams of blended fiber is easier on the gut, the ginger helps with digestion and the 14 grams of protein makes it a blood sugar smart choice for sustained energy. Plus, beets are especially good for blood flow preworkout.
But obviously, this gorgeous little vegan smoothie makes a great snack when you feel like you haven’t had enough fruit and veg too. And if you need a bit more to round out the meal, a couple of my chocolate protein balls will add 10g protein!
If you want to eat healthier, but also want to love what you eat, pick up a copy of my cookbook, Plant Magic!
A couple of tips to ensure you actually love this blueberry beet smoothie
Beets…in a smoothie?!? Raw beet is decidedly, ahem, earthy. So if you want your beet smoothie to taste delicious and not like, well, dirt, there are a couple of things you need to know: the first, is don’t get all more is more with your beet. You want a small beet, so you don’t upset the balance of beet to sweet elements in the smoothie.
You can adjust the dates to your taste. One date will soften but not eliminate the beet flavour (my fave) but two medjool dates will really smooth it out.
And I know not everyone likes banana, so this smoothie gets its sweetness from berries, dates and my secret weapons: vanilla and cinnamon. Vanilla and cinnamon both give the illusion of sweetness without extra sugar AND cinnamon helps mask off tastes from the beet. Don’t skip them!
And you definitely want frozen blueberries here! A frosty smoothie tones down the beet-ness too.
More easy ways to eat beets, and like it!
Raw beet + fresh ginger blender juice
Warm roasted beet + carrot salad with arugula
Cherry Beet Power Smoothie (23g protein)
Nourishing Vegan Beet Dip with Hemp Hearts
Easiest Sheet Pan Roasted Beets
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Blueberry Beet Smoothie with Ginger (10g fiber!)
Need a boost? This gorgeous blueberry beet smoothie is a true antioxidant powerhouse: made with ginger, cinnamon and fiber-rich dates (not banana!) it’s blood sugar friendly and good for your gut too: 10 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein, no Greek yogurt or protein powder!
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