Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy blend of roasted beet, banana, cocoa, and almond milk for a nutrient-rich, energizing drink in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 small cooked beet (approximately 3 ounces), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
→ Chocolate Blend
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries
09 - 1 tablespoon nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter
→ Toppings (optional)
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the chopped beet, ripe banana, milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - If a richer texture or nutritional boost is desired, include chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and modify the sweetness or chocolate intensity as preferred by adding more honey, syrup, or cocoa.
05 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Blending beets with chocolate feels decadent but is secretly healthy—your taste buds will never know the difference.
- This smoothie is so creamy and filling, it often stands in for breakfast or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
02 -
- Blending uncooked beets is a rookie mistake—they will never become silky smooth and the flavor can be too earthy.
- Chilling your ingredients ahead turns a decent smoothie into an ice-cold and luxurious treat.
03 -
- Never add hot beets straight from the stove—let them cool to keep your smoothie thick and prevent any bitter surprises.
- A little pinch of salt can secretly amplify the chocolate flavor if you're craving something truly decadent.