I love beets. I just love them. My five-year-old does too – maybe it’s genetic? Anyway, I love the earthy taste. The bright red texture. I loved them baked, sauteed, and pickled. However, I DO NOT LOVE how they stain my white kitchen when I open the @LoveBeets bag with scissors!
Why Beets?
So you might think, Jenny, why and the heck would I want to have BEETS in my SMOOTHIE? Well here are a few things you should think about:
Beets are high in nitrates – no, that does not mean they are in the same food family as Spam and corned beef. No, they are high in natural nitrates that have been shown to improve your cardiovascular health – and potentially your athletic performance.
High In Vitamins & Fiber
Beets are excellent sources of vitamins like C and folate. Plus, they are packed with fiber and support a healthy gut microbiome (which equals improved energy and immune health!)
Pineapple and Chia
One more thing, I included pineapple in this recipe (which is packed with nutrients that boost your immune health), and pineapple definitely doesn’t taste like dirt. Chia seeds are also included – which gives this recipe a boost of Omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids (which can promote immune, heart and brain health -to name a few!). So think of this recipe as a trip to your local farm on a tropical island oasis, with 75-degree weather, no bugs, and a slight breeze. Can you tell it is March in South Dakota, and I’m dreaming of a Spring Break far from here?! Check out this recipe below – it might just be your new go-to smoothie!
Beet and Pineapple Smoothie
Easy and nutrient dense. Think of this smoothie as a trip to your local farm mixed with a tropical island paradise.
Ingredients
- 3 cooked and peeled beets (my favorite here)
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup milk (my favorite dairy-free version here
- 1 TBS chia seeds
- *Optional: 1 scoop of unsweetened protein powder
- *Optional: 1 TBS honey or maple syrup for taste
Directions
- Step 1 Combine all ingredients into a blender.
- Step 2 Mix on “smoothie” option until right consistency.
- Step 3 Add more milk or water if needed.
- Step 4 Best if served chilled right away!
