Chocolate Beet Smoothie

This chocolate beet smoothie may be a stunning pink but it tastes like a frothy rich chocolate milk shake.

Chocolate Beet Smoothie

This beet smoothie is like a rich chocolate dessert, only it is bursting with nutrition so dessert for breakfast?

Table of Contents For this Post

• Chocolate Beet Smoothie
• Ingredients In A Chocolate Beet Smoothie
• Are Beets Good for You?
• What Fruit Goes Well with Beetroot?
• Do I have to Peel Beets before Blending?
• Is Beetroot Smoothie Good for Weight Loss?
• How To Make This Chocolate Beet Smoothie
• How to Prepare Beets for a Smoothie
• How to Make a Beet Smoothie Chocolate Flavored
• Make Your Smoothie Thicker and Creamier
• Tips to Customize This Beet Smoothie
• How to Store Your Smoothie
• How to Add Healthy Protein to a Smoothie
• Looking for More Detox Recipes?
• Other Drinks To Check Out
• Chocolate Beet Smoothie

Also, I have to say it is such an interesting experience to be sipping on bright pink while your mouth registers deep chocolate. Plus the nutritional power in this smoothie soars, with antioxidants from both beets and chocolate, and tons of fiber so you feel full. This beet smoothie recipe is dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and plant-based.

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Okay, so let's talk about this chocolate beet smoothie...

Ingredients In A Chocolate Beet Smoothie

Cocoa, of course, is full of antioxidants and mood boosters. One thing I learned recently is you should go with a high-quality cacao since it is a raw food, and needs correct packaging to be free of mold and fungus.

1. Dairy free Milk - Almond, oat, cashew milk are all perfectly creamy enough.
2. Dairy free Yogurt as a thickener. Or use soaked or boiled cashews or even milk frozen into ice cubes.
3. Beets - use purchased frozen veggies or even raw. Peel them if using raw. You can roast them or boil them or use them raw. Don't use pickled beets from a can or jar.
4. Cocoa powder - This is to add chocolate flavor. You can use cacao powder for stronger nutrition, or unsweetened cocoa powder.
5. Brewed Coffee is optional to deepen the chocolate flavor.
6. Maple Syrup is the sweetener
7. Cinnamon adds a fun spicey flavor.
8. To thicken and chill further, I add ice cubes but you don't need these. Look at your texture and decide.

Are Beets Good for You?

Yes! Beets are low in calories, and high in folate, potassium, manganese and vitamin C. Potassium is great for muscles and the heart. And manganese is hard to find in food and is great for essential organs.

And beets are full of antioxidants, those immunity-booster powerhouses.

Finally, beets are high in fiber, so they help you feel full longer, a great situation for weight control.
Here are a few more questions about beets and beetroot smoothie that Google wants me to answer.

What Fruit Goes Well with Beetroot?

So many fruits go well with beetroot, including apples, berries, citrus, and especially oranges. Oranges bring out the bright flavor of beets, and pair well with chocolate so it's the perfect addition to this chocolate beet smoothie.

Do I have to Peel Beets before Blending?

Yes, please peel your raw beets or buy frozen beets which are already peeled for you. The reason you need to peel beets is that the skin absorbs the dirt flavor since they are root vegetables and you don't want the flavor of dirt in your smoothie.

Is Beetroot Smoothie Good for Weight Loss?

Yes a beetroot smoothie is terrific for weight loss primarily because it is packed with nutrients that best support weight control including fiber, and essential minerals.

How To Make This Chocolate Beet Smoothie

First you need to get some beets under your roof. I used fresh, they are inexpensive and easy to find. I was a bit intimidated about staining things, but if you are careful, it's fine.

And one thing I was worried about is whether a beet smoothie would stain my blender. I am here to report they do NOT stain blenders. Yay!

It might not matter to you, but I like my blender containers to look clear. Plus I have to photograph them.

How to Prepare Beets for a Smoothie

To use fresh beets in your smoothie, scrub off the dirt, chop off the greens and ends, and boil for about 20 minutes. Peel, and chop into dice for a high speed blender, and shred for a regular blender. You can wash and peel raw beets, chop and use those uncooked, however, they will be harder to blend smoothly.

To use frozen beets in your smoothie, either wash, peel and chop fresh beets and freeze them OR buy frozen beets. I have been lucky to find frozen beets at my market.

I used ½ cup of beets in this smoothie, but you can use more. Beets are naturally sweet, but they do have a veggie flavor that some people prefer to minimize in a smoothie.

How to Make a Beet Smoothie Chocolate Flavored

I also added cacao powder to mine. Cacao powder is raw chocolate powder that is the most nutritious form of chocolate. However, you can add unsweetened cocoa powder - it's definitely less expensive but because it is more processed, a bit less nutritious.

Make Your Smoothie Thicker and Creamier

Other additions to this smoothie include yogurt and milk - I used dairy-free.

I also added coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor - only 1 tbsp so there isn't much caffeine. I added cinnamon to balance blood sugar and add a spicy flavor.  And I added maple syrup to sweeten it a bit. I don't like things too sweet so be sure and taste-test my recipe and add more if you need it.

Finally, to thicken it up and give it a milkshake quality, add some ice cubes, or freeze the milk into ice cubes beforehand. I like it both ways, thin and thick. Both textures are chocolate-y delicious.

Tips to Customize This Beet Smoothie

You could definitely leave off the coffee and cinnamon without much impact.

You could increase the yogurt to make it creamier; it is definitely just a drink as is.

And you could add things like ½ cup of cauliflower or ½ of an avocado to increase creaminess and nutrition. It might impact the flavor a bit.

The flavor as is SO CHOCOLATE-Y. I can't get over it. I definitely did not want to share with my husband, but I did, reluctantly, haha.

How to Store Your Smoothie

This smoothie, like others, is full of nutrition for the first 24 hours. Refrigerate it in a sealed jar and drink within a day. If you want it to last longer, freeze it in ice cube trays, put 5-7 in a glass the night before to thaw, and re-blend the morning you are ready to drink your smoothie.

How to Add Healthy Protein to a Smoothie

Want to add even more protein to this smoothie? Here are a few ideas:

Add ½ cup yogurt - I love coconut yogurt, unsweetened.
Add 1-2 tbsp of cashew butter or almond butter both have a mild flavor and go well with sweet fruits.
1-2 tbsp of chia seeds - for added protein and fiber, but note the seeds will add speckles to the drink.

Looking for More Detox Recipes?

Another detox recipe you might enjoy is my Ginger shots, no juicer necessary!

Other Drinks To Check Out

Mango Smoothie
Raspberry Smoothie
Blender Ginger Shots
Turmeric Latte
Ultimate Green Smoothie
Chocolate Beet Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

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