Beet Detox Smoothie
Beet detox smoothie with 4 simple ingredients great for morning or mid afternoon snack, made with cooked beets. Beetroot smoothie is one of the healthiest smoothies with lots of minerals and nutrients.
This Beet Detox Smoothie is a simple, nutrient-packed drink made with just four ingredients. Perfect for a refreshing morning boost or a mid-afternoon snack, it features tender, cooked beets for a naturally sweet and smooth texture. Quick to make and full of vitamins and minerals. Don’t forget to try another delicious Mixed Triple Berry Smoothie.
Originally, I created this beet detox smoothie back in 2015, but I’ve decided to refresh the photos since it remains one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Beets have always been a big part of my diet, and that’s no surprise, I grew up enjoying plenty of beet soups and salads.
Did you know that beets are very low in calories, yet incredibly nutrient-dense? They are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, B6, folate, magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese. Beets offer a range of health benefits: they can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, support detoxification, and even assist with weight management.
So, how exactly do beets help detoxify your body? The magic happens in the liver, where phytonutrients called betalains work to neutralize and remove toxins from the body. Including beets in your diet can give your liver a natural boost, helping your body stay healthy and energized.
Beet Smoothie Recipe
Texture: smooth, creamy.
Taste: sweet with beetroot flavor.
Simplicity: quick to prepare, just blend all ingredients.
Meal Type: breakfast, drink, smoothie.
Ingredients Needed
- Beet – you can use either cooked or raw beets. Raw beets will give a slightly earthier flavor, while cooked beets make the smoothie a bit sweeter and smoother.
- Strawberries – fresh strawberries are ideal for this smoothie. If you prefer, you can substitute with raspberries for a slightly tangier taste.
- Blueberries – fresh blueberries work best, but frozen ones can also be used if fresh aren’t available. They add natural sweetness and a beautiful color.
- Banana – this is optional, but it adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture to the smoothie.
- Water – used to help blend all the ingredients together smoothly. You can adjust the amount to reach your desired consistency.
How to make Beet Detox Smoothie
- (Video and full recipe below.) To make the beet easier to blend and give your smoothie a naturally sweeter flavor, cook it for 20–30 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, add the beet to your blender along with the water, strawberries, blueberries, and banana. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass, grab a straw, and enjoy this vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie!
Tips to make Beetroot Smoothie
- Cooking the beet is not necessary, but I’ve found that it makes the beet easier to blend and gives the smoothie a softer, creamier texture.
- If you cook the beet, don’t drain the water — use it in the smoothie! It’s full of flavor and nutrients that you don’t want to lose.
- If the smoothie turns out too thick, simply add a little more water to reach your desired consistency. This also helps make it easier to drink and enjoy.
- I used my favorite Ninja Blender for this smoothie, and this Mega System Blender works great too. It blends fruits and vegetables smoothly. I use my blender daily for smoothies.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: If you don’t have blueberries or strawberries on hand, raspberries are a great alternative and will add a slightly tangy flavor to the smoothie. The banana is optional, but it adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture. You can also try using a small handful of mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
Beetroot Detox Smoothie FAQ’s
Beets pair beautifully with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, making them perfect for smoothies, salads, and juices. Popular options include berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), banana, apple, pear, and citrus fruits like orange or lemon. On the vegetable side, carrots, kale, spinach, and other leafy greens complement the earthy flavor of beets, adding both nutrition and color. Don’t be afraid to experiment, beets are surprisingly versatile and work well with many flavors!
Yes, you can freeze beets for smoothies. To do it properly, first slice the beets into pieces and arrange them in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper or a plate. Freeze them this way initially so that the pieces don’t stick together. Once frozen, transfer the beet slices to a freezer-safe bag or container for long-term storage. This makes it easy to grab pre-portioned beets whenever you want to make a smoothie, and freezing won’t significantly affect their flavor or nutrients.
No, you don’t have to peel them. The skin actually contains additional nutrients and fiber, so leaving it on can boost the smoothie’s health benefits. However, for this beet detox smoothie, it’s perfectly fine to peel the beets if you prefer a smoother texture or want a milder earthy flavor. Either way, your smoothie will still be delicious and nutritious!
Other Smoothie Recipes
- Triple Berry Smoothie
- Dairy Free Healthy Raspberry Banana Smoothie
- Green Smoothie
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- 3 Ingredient Green Tea Matcha Smoothie
- Strawberry Chia Smoothie
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Beet Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 beet small, peeled
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 banana small (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the beet into cubes. Place them in a pot and add enough water to cover.1 beet, 1 1/2 cup water
- Cook until the beets are tender, about 20–30 minutes. Let them cool completely, and be sure to keep the cooking water, as it can be used in the smoothie.
- In the blender add cooked beet with remaining water, strawberries, blueberries and banana. Blend until smooth.1 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 banana
Equipment needed
Video
Notes
- Cooking the beet is not necessary, but I’ve found that it makes the beet easier to blend and gives the smoothie a softer, creamier texture.
- If you cook the beet, don’t drain the water — use it in the smoothie! It’s full of flavor and nutrients that you don’t want to lose.
- If the smoothie turns out too thick, simply add a little more water to reach your desired consistency. This also helps make it easier to drink and enjoy.
- I used my favorite Ninja Blender for this smoothie. It blends fruits and vegetables smoothly. I use my blender daily for smoothies.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: If you don’t have blueberries or strawberries on hand, raspberries are a great alternative and will add a slightly tangy flavor to the smoothie. The banana is optional, but it adds natural sweetness and a creamy texture. You can also try using a small handful of mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
Mmm! Bet this would be tasty. Such a beautiful color, too.
Thank you Sagan!
I am do not eat beets but, your smoothie looks delicious! I think I could try this smoothie. Your pictures of the smoothie are gorgeous the color is pretty.
Thanks Kim. You should try it maybe you’ll like it:)
I know fresh beets are best but can this be done with frozen/canned beets? Looks so delicious!!
Definitely canned beets are perfect too! Thank you JoAnn!
I really wish I could like beets… correction I can ONLY eat beats if they are EXTREMELY hot, so straight out of the microwave, or off the stove. Bleh!!
I know… hate them or love them… most people see this way. I grew up eating them, maybe that’s why I like them. Thanks For visiting my blog!
I never thought of beets in a smoothie, but it sounds good!
It is:) Thanks Jamie!
YUUMMM!!! This looks fabulous! I love beets too, so I will definitely be trying this. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Nikki!
I LOVE beets! I add them into all of my smoothies too 🙂
I love them too:) Thanks Shannon for commenting!
Humm… Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Aline!
Honestly I have never tried a beet before, but the smoothie looks so good. It is so colorful!
Thanks Alana!
I’m a fan of reddish drinks! Most of the time they are really good, so this looks perfect! I need to try it! Thanks for the recipe. =)
I’m fan too:) Thanks Jess!
YUM I need this imn my morning routine!
Thanks Lauryn for visiting!
I love my daily smoothies, I am not a huge fan of beets BUT I know how a smoothie can hide the taste of things so I will get this one a try!! 🙂
It is good. Thanks Tara Joy!
This actually looks and sounds fantastic, and I too like beets, on my list!
Thanks Kelly!
Beets are such a great source of iron and are a blood purifier. We eat them regularly in our next of the woods.
Thanks Kimberly for your comment:)
I have been juicing more lately and would love to try this!
Thanks Aisha for a visit!
I have done a variety of detox smoothies over the years, and I find it amazing all the different benefits of varying the fruits and vegetables in the drink. Beets have fantastic qualities!
I agree. Debbie Thanks for visiting!
OMG! I’m trying all of these. I need to get a better blender though. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Natasha for your visit
I have Never tried beets! If I did-it would be like this!
Beets are good Velerie… I like them. Thanks
I love my smoothies but have never tried adding beets! I love that idea! This looks amazing, Ilona!
My mother just to give me a lot of beet juice mixed with carrot and orange juice, or blended with milk, since I was a child for breakfast and I loved it, bt let me tell you…mi mother and I never cook it or boiled unless it was for a “Red Salad” (Beets, red potatoes, cilantro and mayonnaise) bcs it has to be soft. If you cook it, you’ll take away all the good properties and vitamins for the juice. Now I make my own “Red juice” (Beets, red apple, blueberry, strawberries, banana and Chía seeds, honey & water)let it rest for 15 min and enjoy it, but only in the morning as a antioxidant and detox. And for lunch “The Green Juice”(Celery, spinach or kale, green apple, avocado, broccoli, banana, oatmeal or Chía seed honey & water) this one will give you all the fiber, energy and vitamins you need. You can take either one of this after a workout but must add egg whites, almond butter, banana @ oatmeal to recover the energy and give the protein to gain muscle…You’ll love it!!
Thank you for advice, I will definitely make your smoothies. They seem so delicious.
why cook the beet?. I juice them raw.
You can juice them raw also.
Can you use can beets for this smoothie?
I’ve never done with canned beets, but I am pretty sure you can use them, unless they are salted, I wouldn’t use salted beets since I don’t want to drink salted smoothie, but if there are only beets in a can, yes I think they will work great.
I tried to make this today, hoping I didn’t have to add anything like lemon juice or something. But I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe! I’m definitely going to make more of it.
I am happy you enjoyed the smoothie.
I’ve never tried beets in a smoothie. Usually, I juice them or eat them pickled. This recipe was delicious. I added more blueberries and a tablespoon of honey. This will be one of my go to smoothie from now on. Thanks for sharing.
I am glad you liked the smoothie.