Beet Blueberry Smoothie
A delicious beet smoothie recipe that contains beet, lemon juice, blueberries, and cilantro. It is naturally sweet, incredibly cleansing, and a better way to start your day!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Smoothies, Juices and Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Servings (about 2 ½ cups or 600 ml)
Calories: 81kcal
- 1 red beet about 270 grams
- ½ cup packed cilantro leaves about 27 grams
- 1 cup packed blueberries or wild blueberries about 165 grams
- ¾ cup lemon juice or juice of three large (Meyer) lemons
- ⅓ cup water or coconut water optional
Toppings (optional)
- more blueberries
- Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
- A dollop of your favorite (dairy-free) yogurt
Peel the red beet and coarsley chop
Combine all ingredients (except the toppings) in a high-speed blender.
Blend until you have a beautiful red creamy smoothie.
Taste test and add more water or coconut water, if preferred.
Transfer into your cup of choice and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Helpful notes:
- Beet: if you have a high-speed blender, you only need to chop the beet coarsely. It's best to grate the vegetable if your blender has a weaker motor or dice them really small first. You can also use any leftover cooked or roasted beets.
- Blueberries: I often go for regular fresh blueberries, but you can also use frozen ones. If you like a sweeter taste, try fresh or frozen wild blueberries. Although smaller, they usually have a more intense, sweeter flavor.
- If you can, go for the juice of Meyer lemons. They are less acidic, sweeter in taste, and more readily available in regular grocery stores—often offered next to regular lemons. You can also use a combination of lemon and orange juice.
- Water or coconut water: only add more liquid if the beet smoothie is a bit too thick for your taste. Coconut water will also add a sweeter taste if preferred. I usually do not add any water.
- Toppings: a tad of your favorite dairy-free yogurt will make it extra creamy.
- Extra fruits: for a more fruity drink, try adding ½ banana, one fresh fig, one Medjool date, or a handful of fresh or frozen chopped mango pieces.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg