Beet You To It Smoothie
Try this tasty beet smoothie recipe as an energy booster before practice, to replenish after a workout, or as a mid-afternoon pick me up. The vanilla yogurt adds a touch of sweetness but if you would rather forgo the added sugar altogether change it up for low-fat plain yogurt. And if you’re vegan switch the yogurt out for soy yogurt and you’re good to go. But my favourite trick is to add a sprig of mint which tempers the beets and makes this a nice refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Makes 2 cups
1 sprig Fresh Mint
½ cup Frozen Beetroot
1 medium Banana
½ cup Vanilla Yogurt
½ cup Frozen Strawberries
½ cup Water
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Directions
Place the beetroot, banana, strawberries, and mint in a blender. Pour the yogurt, water and vanilla extract on top. Blend gently until mixed and then on high speed until well blended. Serve immediately.
Nutrient Profile/ 500 ml serving (2 c)
- 240 calories
- 49 g carbohydrate
- 7 g protein
- 3 g fat
- 4 g fibre
- 113 mg sodium
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