Blueberry Beet Smoothie

Name: Blueberry Beet Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: about 2 8 oz servings
Ingredients: 1 small beet, or 1/2 of a medium one, cooked; 1 cup blueberries; 1 cup beet greens, packed (kale or chard works, too); 1 juice of a lemon; 1/4 avocado; 1/2 cup orange juice, more if needed; 1 tbsp grated ginger root; 2 handfuls of ice

By Shelly Rose Anti-inflammatory, Healing & Recovery, Heart Healthy, Immune Boosting, Paleo, Summer, Therapeutic Drinks

June 24, 2017

Ridiculously rich in antioxidants, vibrant, tangy, and gingery, this smoothie has all the good stuff. It'll hit the spot just right on a hot, summer mid-morning or afternoon when you want to cool off and stay light. Add a splash more of orange juice or your favorite kombucha to thin it out if it's too thick.

Prep: 5 mins
Yields: about 2 8 oz servings

Ingredients

1 small beet, or 1/2 of a medium one, cooked

1 cup blueberries

1 cup beet greens, packed (kale or chard works, too)

1 juice of a lemon

1/4 avocado

1/2 cup orange juice, more if needed

1 tbsp grated ginger root

2 handfuls of ice

Directions

1Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy. Serve up right away with a few blueberries atop.

If you opt to use raw beets, be sure to chop them up well, so they easily blend. I usually like to cook a batch of beets ahead of the week to add beets to my salads or use from quick sides, so I already have them cooked and ready to throw into a smoothie.

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