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.
Originally, I created this beet detox smoothie in 2015 but I’ve decided to refresh photos since it is one of the most popular recipe on the blog. Beets are huge part of my diet. The reason for that is I grew up eating lots of beet soups and salads.
Did you know that beets are very low in calories? However, they are packed with so many minerals and vitamins including Vitamin C, B6, folate, magnesium, potassium, iron and manganese. Beets help to lower blood pressure, fight with inflammation and improve digestion. Also, beets help your body detox and lose weight.
How beets will detoxify your body? It all happens in the liver when phytonutrients called betalains help to detoxify and remove the toxins from the body.
Beet Smoothie Recipe
Texture: smooth.
Taste: sweet with beetroot flavor.
Simplicity: quick to prepare, just blend all ingredients.
Meal Type: breakfast, drink, smoothie.
Ingredients Needed
- Beet – cooked or uncooked.
- Strawberries – fresh are perfect, they can be substituted for raspberries.
- Blueberries – fresh are the best.
- Banana – it is optional, but adds extra sweetness to the smoothie.
- Water – to blend well everything nicely.
How to make Beet Detox Smoothie
- (Video and exact recipe below). The beet can be cooked for 20-30 minutes to make it softer and blend it better.
- In the blender, add cooked beet with remaining water, strawberries, blueberries and banana. Blend and drink it:)
Tips to make Beetroot Smoothie
- It is not necessary to cook the beet, however I found it easier to blend. The beet is softer.
- Don’t drain the water from cooked beet. Use it in the smoothie! It contains flavor and nutrients.
- Add more water if the beetroot smoothie will become thick.
- 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: Instead of blueberries or strawberries, raspberries can be used in this smoothie. The banana is optional.
Beetroot Detox Smoothie FAQ’s
Lots of fruits and veggies go well together with beets including berries, banana, apple, pear, citrus fruits, carrots, kale, spinach etc.
Yes, you can freeze beets for smoothies. Firstly, lay nicely sliced pieces on parchment paper or plate and freeze separately to prevent sticking beets to themselves. Then store them in the bag or container in the freezer.
No, you don’t have to, the peel contains more nutrients but it is ok to peel for this beet detox 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 beet into cubes. Fill pot with water, add beet.1 beet, 1 1/2 cup water
- Cook until soft, about 20-30 minutes. Cool off completely. Keep remaining water.
- 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
- Blender
Video
Notes
- It is not necessary to cook the beet, however I found it easier to blend. The beet is softer.
- Don’t drain the water from cooked beet. Use it in the smoothie! It contains flavor and nutrients.
- Add more water if the beetroot smoothie will become thick.
- I used my favorite Ninja Blender
for this smoothie. It blends fruits and vegetables smoothly. I use my blender daily for smoothies.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of blueberries or strawberries, raspberries can be used in this smoothie. The banana is optional.
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.