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    Home » Fall Produce

    "BEET it up!" - Beet Smoothie

    Last Updated February 27, 2021. Originally Published August 30, 2014 By Susan 5 Comments

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    beet it up beet smoothie

    When life gets tough..."BEET it up"! with a Beet Smoothie!

    That’s right ! Among other things, Beets have been proven to help your mental health. Beets contain betaine, the same substance that is used in certain treatments of depression. They also contain tryptophan, which relaxes the mind and creates a sense of well-being. So if life has you a little stressed out.."BEET it up"!  You can whip up this beet smoothie in under 5 min. and start feeling the goodness right away.

    beet it up beet smoothie via simplehealthykitchen

    If you haven’t jumped on the beet bandwagon yet..this is a great place to start. The combination of strawberries, medjool dates, coconut and coconut water with a touch of vanilla soften the earthy taste of beets and make this smoothie perfect for any time of the day.

    beets and strawberries

    For the base of this smoothie I'm using coconut water. I’m a big fan of coconut water! It’s rich in nutrients, and contains five essential electrolytes ( calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and sodium) which helps make it the ultimate thirst quencher and a tasty alternative to water. It's also a good alternative to sports drinks. In fact, the potassium content in coconut water is almost twice the amount in a banana. Balancing electrolytes is important for the optimal health of muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems.

     

    just beet it smoothie

    If all of that scientific and health related data above is making your head spin , here’s the cliff note version:

    Beets- make you happy
    Coconut water- keeps you hydrated
    BEET it up! Smoothie- is delicious!
    Give it a try!

    Do you love beets as much as I do? then you simply HAVE to check out www.justbeetit.com (nope I'm not affiliated, but Aarika's site is  full of beet recipes and nutritional info and all things BEET! ) from one beet lover to another...it's a must!

     

    beet it up beet strawberry smoothie

     

     

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    "BEET it up!" - Beet Smoothie

    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Servings: 2 smoothies
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup coconut water
    • 1 medium beet peeled and cut into pieces
    • 6 strawberries
    • 3 medjool dates
    • 2 Tablespoons coconut shredded or flaked
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ice cubes optional

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with additional coconut flakes if desired.
    • Sip! Slurp! Enjoy!...repeat.
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    1. Pete

      May 14, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Great smoothie. Simple, healthy ... indeed awesome.

      Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      August 31, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Totally loving the vibrant colour of this smoothie! I always make smoothies in the morning for breakfast so I need to try this beetroot recipe. Thanks for the delicious and great recipe idea..

      Reply
      • Susan

        September 05, 2014 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks Thalia...it's hard to have a bad morning when you have a bright pink/red smoothie 🙂

        Reply
    3. MB

      August 31, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Such a pretty drink! Do you think the steamed beets from Trader Joes would work?

      Reply
      • Susan

        September 05, 2014 at 8:21 pm

        Yes..I do think the cooked beets from Trader Joe's will work. would love to hear your feedback if you give it a try.

        Reply

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