A simple beetroot & carrot red smoothie recipe
This beetroot and carrot smoothie is the first red smoothie recipe I tried when I decided I wanted to become a bit more adventurous by adding more vegetables into my smoothies.
I already knew that carrots go really well with fruits like apples and pears in juices. Then I started experimenting blending beetroot and chocolate flavours in my baking.
There are lots of different ways you can add beetroot into your diet and smoothies are just one easy way.
Some of the health benefits from regularly consuming beetroot:
- may help to keep blood pressure in check
- can reduce inflammation
- may improve athletic performance
- can improve digestive health
- supports brain health
This is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense smoothie — great as a refreshing boost at any time of day.
It’s the veggies that account mostly for the carbs and fibre in this smoothie.
To increase the protein, and make it more balanced as a post-workout drink, add:
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A scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder, or
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2 tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds
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BEETROOT AND CARROT SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 whole beetroot, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 small apple or pear, chopped
- 1 thin slice of ginger
Instructions
- Roughly chop and slice all of the fruit and vegetables.
- First blend the water and spinach together until smooth.
- Then add the other ingredients and blend again.Pour into glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- A scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder, or
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds
Nutrition per Serve
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
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