This red beet smoothie recipe is one of my favorites. If you think beets are boring, wait until you try this beet oat smoothie. It’s easy to sneak beets into your day without tasting too earthy.
If you love beets, you will love this smoothie, beet almond milk, or beet vinaigrette. It’s so refreshingly good; however, some might think raw beets are not delicious. I’ll show you how to make this breakfast smoothie taste delicious without losing all the nutrients.
Raw beet oat smoothie without banana
I like adding bananas to raw beet smoothies; however, I like to substitute them with berries for more sweet and tart flavors. I also like adding other ingredients to this smoothie, including flaxseeds, kale, raw cacao, or oranges.
Raw beet benefits
There are lots of health benefits from consuming beets. Here’s what I love about them:
Beets and blood pressure
Consuming beets, raw or cooked, has lots of benefits. Red beets contain betalains that have anti-inflammatory properties. These might help reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis. They’re also rich in nitrates, which helps to relax the vessels for easy blood flow and reduce blood pressure.
Beetroot smoothie for weight loss
Beetroot is packed with fiber, which helps keep you full for longer. They are also low in fat and calories but high in water, which can help balance your energy intake.
Beets and diabetes
Studies show that regular intake of beets and beetroot juice, particularly, have a glucose-lowering effect and can similarly lessen insulin resistance to some medications.
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Ingredients to make red beet smoothie
This beet oat smoothie is easy to make, and you can prepare the ingredients the night before. Here’s a list of ingredients you need:
- Beets. You will need raw beets
- Berries. Fresh or frozen
- Flax seeds for heart-healthy fats
- Apples (optional), such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp, to balance out beets’ earthy essence
- Raw oats make this breakfast much more filling and hearty
- Milk. I use oat milk; however, you can also use regular milk or almond milk
How to make beet smoothie
Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend till smooth. Serve immediately.
What goes well with beets
Here are some ingredients you can add to this smoothie recipe or try.
- Almond butter for healthy fat and fiber
- Banana for extra flavor and texture. You can freeze bananas whole or break them up into chunks right before blending
- Dark chocolate chunks. I love this combo so much!
- Greek yogurt if you want to make this extra creamy
- Milk, if you like it more watery
- Honey or date syrup of you want it a little bit sweeter. You can also use sweetened milk
This vibrant red beet smoothie is nutrient-rich and delicious and can help you stay energized for the day!
Red Beet Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced raw beet
- ½ cup raw oats
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1-2 cups Milk
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend till smooth. Serve immediately.
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