Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printable Format)
Earthy beet, banana and cocoa blended with almond milk for a creamy, energizing chocolate drink with chia or nut butter.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 small cooked beet (about 2.8 oz), 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
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1/2 cup frozen berries such as strawberries or blueberries
09 - 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter
→ Toppings
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the chopped beet, banana, and almond milk or dairy milk into a high-speed blender.
02 - Incorporate the unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the blender.
03 - Include chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter for added nutrition and flavor if desired.
04 - Process all ingredients on high speed until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Evaluate flavor and adjust sweetness or cocoa as needed. Pour the smoothie into two glasses. Optionally garnish with cacao nibs, dark chocolate shavings, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No one will believe there's a beet hidden in all that chocolatey creaminess until you tell them.
- This smoothie became my go-to when I needed a quick boost that actually tastes like dessert but fuels me like breakfast.
02 -
- Once I forgot to pre-cook my beet—raw beets don't blend as smoothly and make for a gritty drink (learned that the hard way).
- Letting frozen berries thaw a few minutes softens everything up and tones down any icy texture.
03 -
- Roasting beets until fork-tender truly boosts their natural sweetness and blends best.
- Fresh mint on top might seem minor, but it lifts every bite and leaves the whole glass smelling amazing.