This chocolate beet smoothie is made with wholesome ingredients, dairy-free, and may be a stunning pink but it tastes like a frothy rich chocolate milk shake.
If cooking beets, wash them, chop off greens and ends, and boil for 20 minutes. Peel and chop into chunks. If you are using them raw, wash them, chop off the greens and ends, and peel off the skin as you would peel a potato. Chop the raw beets into dice for a high speed blender; shred if using a regular blender.
Make Smoothie
Put all ingredients in a blender - except for any ice - and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste-test for sweetness and add a touch more maple syrup if you need it sweeter. Add the ice if your texture needs a thickening.
½ cup milk, ¾ cup yogurt, ½ cup beets, chopped, 1 tablespoon brewed coffee, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, pinch cinnamon, pinch salt
Serving & Storage
Best nutrition if you drink it right away, preferably the same day.
Notes
Add ½ cup of cauliflower or ½ of an avocado to increase creaminess and nutrition. It might impact the flavor a bit. Leave off the coffee and cinnamon without much impact.