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 nutrition boosters. In 10 minutes, you are ready to enjoy a nourishing breakfast, snack, pre- or post-workout smoothie.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 small beetroot, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (165 gr) 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 1 1/2 cups (250 ml to 375 ml) of (coconut) water
Boosters:
- 1 tsp amla powder
- 1 tsp spermidine
- 1 tsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
Optional:
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more Medjool dates or add a teaspoon of maple syrup.
- 3–4 ice cubes per serving to cool the smoothie.
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash all ingredients and peel the beetroot. - 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:
Try the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or consistency as desired by adding more dates, water, or ice cubes if it has warmed up. - Serve:
Serve the smoothie immediately for maximum freshness and flavor, or refrigerate for later.
Equipment
Notes
- Customize sweetness and thickness to your preference. Add more dates for a sweeter smoothie and more water for a thinner smoothie.
- Freeze leftovers into smoothie cubes for quick servings.
- Blend the smoothie long enough so all fibers can break down.
- Serve with ice cubes if your smoothie became warm during blending.
- Refrigerate for up to 1-2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 63gr
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1gr
- Carbohydrates: 80gr
- Fiber: 10gr
- Protein: 3gr
- Cholesterol: 0