Incredibly rich, creamy smoothie infused with the flavors of red velvet cake. Bananas, beets, and cacao powder combine to create this secretly wholesome yet indulgent treat. Just 6 simple ingredients required.
â…“cupbeetscubed – raw OR roasted/steamed until tender, then frozen*
2Tbspcocoa powder
2datespitted
¾cupalmond milk
½tsppure vanilla extract
Instructions
If using raw beets, chop, measure out, and set aside. If cooking, see notes at bottom of recipe. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth, adding more dairy-free milk as needed to help blend.
2 bananas, 1/3 cup beets, 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 2 dates, 3/4 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more dates for sweetness, beets for earthier flavor / more intense magenta color, or cocoa / cacao powder for richer chocolate flavor.
Serve immediately. Enjoy as is or top with red velvet cake balls, cocoa / cacao powder, beetroot powder, or coconut whipped cream (all optional). Best when fresh. Will keep in the freezer up to 2 weeks (thaw before enjoying).
Notes
*To cook beets: Cube first then steam in a steamer basket, covered, until tender (about 10-15 minutes). Or toss in a little oil and roast on a baking sheet at 190 C for about 20 minutes or until tender. Then freeze before using in smoothie for best texture / results.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with unsweetened fortified almond milk and without optional ingredients.
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