Red Velvet Cake Smoothie

Red Velvet Cake Smoothie

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Category Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 2 smoothies
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas peeled and frozen
  • â…“ cup beets cubed – raw OR roasted/steamed until tender, then frozen*
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 dates pitted
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • ½ tsp pure 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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Nutrition Per Serving

Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 53.2gProtein: 4.1gFat: 2.2gSaturated Fat: 0.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.35gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.94gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 8gSugar: 33.8gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 12.55mgCalcium: 213.02mgIron: 1.96mg
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword Red Velvet Cake Smoothie, Red Velvet Smoothie, Smoothie
Category Gluten Free, Vegan
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