Beetroot Ginger Smoothie

Name: Beetroot Ginger Smoothie
Prep time: 5
Cook time: 5
Total time: 10
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small beetroot, peeled and diced; 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen; 1 lemon or lime juice; 2 Medjool dates, pitted; 1/5 inch (1 cm) fresh ginger (adjust to taste); 1 to 2 cups of (coconut) water; 1 tsp amla powder; 1 tsp spermidine; 1 tsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds; 3-4 ice cubes per serving to cool the smoothie

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This beetroot ginger smoothie is a smoothie version of a classic beet juice. This smoothie is easy to make, full of fibers, wholesome ingredients, and extra nutrition boosters. In 10 minutes, you are ready to enjoy a nourishing breakfast, snack, pre- or post-workout smoothie.

Type: drink, smoothie, snack, breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keywords: smoothie, drink, beet smoothie, beetroot ginger smoothie, ginger,

Recipe Yield: 2

Calories: 335

Preparation Time: 5

Cooking Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video Name: Beetroot Ginger Smoothie

Recipe Video Description: This beetroot ginger smoothie is a smoothie version of a classic beet juice. This smoothie is easy to make, full of fibers, wholesome ingredients, and extra nutrition boosters. In 10 minutes, you are ready to enjoy a nourishing breakfast, snack, pre- or post-workout smoothie.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 small beetroot, peeled and diced
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
1 lemon or lime juice
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1/5 inch (1 cm) fresh ginger (adjust to taste)
1 to 2 cups of (coconut) water
1 tsp amla powder
1 tsp spermidine
1 tsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
3-4 ice cubes per serving to cool the smoothie

Recipe Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Wash, peel, and chop all fresh produce as needed. Blend: In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. Give it a good few minutes to make sure all fibers are broken down. Taste and Adjust: Try the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency as desired by adding more dates, maple syrup, water, or ice cubes if it has warmed up. Serve: Serve the smoothie immediately for maximum freshness and flavor, or refrigerate for later.

Editor's Rating:
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This beetroot ginger smoothie is a smoothie version of a classic beet juice. This smoothie is easy to make, full of fibers, wholesome ingredients, and nutrition boosters. In 10 minutes, you are ready to enjoy a nourishing breakfast, snack, pre- or post-workout smoothie.

Table of Contents

⭐️ Why you should try this recipe
🗒 Ingredients
🧑‍🔬 What is Spermidine?
🥣 Substitutions and Variations
🥣 How to Make Beetroot Ginger Smoothie
📔 Tips
❔ How to Store this Smoothie
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
🥤 Craving more smoothie recipes?
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⭐️ Why you should try this recipe

This smoothie is easy to make and nutrient-rich with fibers, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
It’s easy to customize this smoothie recipe. Add more sweetness, more boosters, and fruit if you wish. The thickness is also customizable.
This recipe is convenient. Only a blender is needed. When making a juice, the cleanup can take some time, but with a smoothie, you only have to clean the blender.
Any blender can do the job; a high-speed blender is not needed.
This smoothie is versatile and perfect for any time of the day – enjoy it as a breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a replenishing post-workout smoothie.

🗒 Ingredients

For this easy smoothie recipe, you only need 5 ingredients (plus water and optional boosters) and a blender.

Beetroot is rich in essential nutrients giving it a nutritional boost and a lovely hue.
Pineapple (fresh or frozen) adds natural sweetness and tanginess to counterbalance the earthy tones of the beetroot. It also adds a refreshing touch.
Lemon juice brings a citrusy freshness to the smoothie while acting as a natural preservative.
Medjool dates are a wholesome sweetener that provides a caramel-like sweetness without the need for refined sugars. Dates also offer a dose of fiber and essential minerals.
Ginger adds a subtle spicy note to the smoothie. Adjust to taste, as too much ginger can easily overpower the smoothie and add too much spice.
Water is the base of this smoothie, it helps with blending and prevents your smoothie from getting too thick. Feel free to use coconut water if you have it on hand. This will add electrolytes and a hint of tropical flavor to your smoothie.
Boosters are a way to add ”superfoods” to your smoothie. For this recipe, I like to use amla powder, spermidine, ground flaxseeds, or chia seeds. These boosters elevate the nutritional content of the smoothie even more but are optional ingredients.

Red beetroot ginger smoothie being poured into a tall glass on a white marble table and backdrop.

🧑‍🔬 What is Spermidine?

Spermidine is a compound found in cells that helps with cell growth and cell death. It’s involved in processes like autophagy, which can impact health and aging. Some studies suggest it might have anti-aging and health benefits, but more research is needed.

Spermidine is also naturally present in various foods such as soybeans, mushrooms, legumes, and whole grains.

🥣 Substitutions and Variations

Pineapple substitution: If pineapple is not available, you can substitute it with other fruits like mango or orange.
Sweetener: Instead of dates, you can use maple syrup, coconut sugar, or agave nectar to sweeten the smoothie to your taste preference.
Booster variations: Feel free to customize the smoothie by adding other boosters such as spirulina, maca powder, hemp seeds, or protein powder for an extra nutritional boost.

🥣 How to Make Beetroot Ginger Smoothie

Step 1. Prepare the Ingredients
Wash all ingredients and peel the beetroot.

Step 2. Blend
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Give it a good few minutes to ensure all fibers are broken down.

Fresh beetroot chunks in a small blue bowl being held above a blender.

Fresh pineapple chunks in a small blue bowl being held above a blender.

Step 3.Taste
Sample the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as desired by adding more dates, water, or ice cubes if the smoothie warmed up.

Step 4. Serve
Serve the smoothie immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.

Red beetroot ginger smoothie being poured into a tall glass half filled with ice cubes.

📔 Tips

To speed up your morning routine, prepare extra batches of this smoothie and freeze them in ice cube trays to create smoothie cubes. When ready to enjoy, simply blend the cubes with a splash of liquid. You can read all about it in this recipe.
Blend long enough to make a smooth and creamy texture. Give it time so that the fibers have time to break down and achieve a smooth texture.
Add ice cubes when serving the smoothie if it has warmed up too much in the blender.

❔ How to Store this Smoothie

For optimal freshness and flavor, enjoy your smoothie immediately after blending. If you want to save it for later, pour the smoothie into an airtight glass jar with a lid (filled to the brim) in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days (depending on the freshness of the ingredients used). Give it a quick shake or stir before serving.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of beetroot and ginger smoothie?

Beetroot and ginger are both rich in antioxidants and offer numerous health benefits.

Can you take beetroot and ginger together?

Absolutely! Beetroot and ginger complement each other well in terms of flavor and nutritional benefits, making them an excellent combination in smoothies.

What fruit goes well with beetroot?

Fruits like pineapple, apple, orange, and berries pair beautifully with beetroot in smoothies.

Is a beetroot smoothie good for you?

Yes, beetroot smoothies are highly nutritious and beneficial for overall health.

A tall glass with red beetroot ginger smoothie on a white marble table and backdrop.

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