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 for the smoothie because of the extra time to cook the beet, time to let it cool, and more dishes. I didn’t test with store-bought cooked beets, so I can’t say for sure how well they work.

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 blueberries, another banana, or whole chia seeds until the smoothie is thick enough.

Beet and Blueberry Smoothie - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This blueberry and beet smoothie blends the earthy flavor of beets with sweet blueberries, ripe bananas, and a tangy orange.

Ingredients

Scale

1 beet (210 grams), ends trimmed, peeled, and sliced
1 1/2 cups (210 grams) frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana
1 navel orange, peeled
1 1/2 (354 ml) cups water

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Instructions

Wash and peel the raw beet, and then dice it.
Peel the orange.
Add the beet pieces to the blender and pulse until they are broken up. This helps prevent pieces from getting stuck under the blades and not blending up.
Then add the frozen blueberries, ripe banana, peeled orange, and water to a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

If you use a smaller beet, you may want to reduce the water in the recipe.

Make sure to remove most of the white pith from the orange.

If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you may want to dice the peeled beets small so they’ll blend more easily.

If you use all fresh blueberries instead of frozen, the smoothie won’t be chilled.

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