Can I use canned beets?

I haven’t tested with canned beets, so I can’t say for sure that they’ll work well. If you enjoy the flavor of canned beets, feel free to give them a shot. You also might want to reduce the suggested amount of water in the recipe. You can always add more water if needed.

Do I need to cook the beets first?

I don’t find it necessary to cook the beet first. I tested with steamed beets, and it removes some of the earthiness, but not all of it. So, I chose not to cook them first because of the extra time to cook the beet and time to let it cool, plus more clean up. I didn’t test with store-bought cooked beets, so I can’t say for sure how well they work.

New to adding vegetables to smoothies?

If you’re new to adding greens to your smoothie and not sure if you’d like it, start with spinach. It has a milder taste than kale, and it’s easier to cover up with fruit. You can also try adding half the amount of spinach and beets, then over time, slowly increase the amount as you get used to them.

Can I make the smoothie in advance?

The smoothie tastes best the day it's made, but if necessary, it can be prepared a day ahead. If there is any liquid separation, give it a good stir before drinking.

The smoothie is too thick?

If the smoothie is too thick, add more water for a thinner smoothie.

The smoothie is too thin?

If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen pineapple, another banana, whole chia seeds, or more fresh spinach (if using) until the smoothie is thick enough.

Beet and Banana Smoothie - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This simple banana and beet smoothie combines the earthy flavor of beets with ripe, sweet bananas and tangy pineapple.

Ingredients

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1 raw red beet, trimmed, peeled, and sliced
1-2 ripe brown spotted bananas
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup fresh spinach or fresh kale, optional
1 cup water

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Instructions

Wash, trim, peel, and slice the raw beet.
Add the beet, ripe banana, frozen pineapple, spinach (if using), and water to a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

The more brown spots a banana has, the sweeter and more pronounced the banana flavor.

For more banana flavor, use two brown spotted bananas.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate and is for one banana.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: smoothie
Method: blender
Cuisine: american