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.

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.

Is the smoothie too thick?

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

Is the smoothie too thin?

If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen berries, banana, whole chia seeds, or more fresh spinach until the smoothie is thick enough.

Beet Spinach Smoothie - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This vibrant and refreshing beet spinach smoothie blends the earthy flavor of beets with a mix of sweet berries, tangy orange, fresh spinach, and whole chia seeds.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium raw beet, peeled and sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups frozen mixed berries
1 navel orange, peeled
2 tablespoons whole chia seeds
1 1/4 cups water

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Instructions

Peel the orange, be sure to remove most of the white pith.
Wash, peel, and slice the beet.
Add the beet, spinach, frozen berries, peeled orange, chia seeds, and water to a blender.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

I use beets that are around 4 to 5.5 ounces (113 to 155 grams).

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