Chocolate Beet Smoothie (Printer-friendly)
Earthy roasted beet and cocoa blended with banana and almond milk for a silky, energizing beverage.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 small cooked beet (approximately 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, adjust to taste
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 nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter
→ Toppings
10 - Cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings, as desired
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the chopped beet, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, frozen berries, or nut butter for enhanced nutrition and flavor, if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust the sweetness or cocoa intensity to your preference.
05 - Divide the smoothie between two glasses. Garnish with cacao nibs or chocolate shavings and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- When you want chocolate but still crave something secretly nourishing, this smoothie is your kitchen twist.
- The color alone is enough to brighten up even the dullest morning, and it’s a surprisingly fun way to eat your veggies.
02 -
- Once I rushed and tried using raw beet—my blender rebelled and the smoothie was grainy and far too earthy.
- Swapping honey for maple syrup was the moment I realized vegan can taste just as dreamy with chocolate.
03 -
- Always cool your cooked beets completely—blending them warm affects the flavor and smoothie consistency.
- Blending for a full minute or more transforms even stubborn veggie textures into true silk.