Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printable Version)

Earthy beets and cocoa with banana and almond milk create a creamy, nutrient-rich smoothie; add chia or nut butter.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 small cooked beet (approximately 2.8 ounces), peeled and chopped

02 - 1 ripe banana

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk

04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

08 - 1/2 cup frozen berries, such as strawberries or blueberries

09 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter

10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings

11 - Fresh mint leaves

01 - Place chopped beet, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.

02 - If desired, add chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter for enhanced nutrition and flavor.

03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is entirely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or cocoa powder to your preference.

05 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

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This smoothie has the hidden power of beets, but all you’ll notice is glorious chocolate flavor.
It’s surprisingly creamy, thanks to banana and almond milk, and I always feel miles better after one.

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Trying to use raw beet was a rookie error—cooked beets make for infinitely smoother drinks, trust me.
I once skipped the taste step, and it turned out way too earthy; always add cocoa gradually and taste before serving.

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Always blend the beet thoroughly first with the milk if your blender is finicky—it ensures no grainy bits in the final glass.
The secret for the ultimate chocolate punch: sift in an extra teaspoon of cocoa at the very end, blending for just five seconds.