Beet and Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant blend of sweet berries and earthy beetroot, topped with crunchy granola and fresh fruit for a nutritious start to your day.

# What You Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 small cooked beetroot (about 2.8 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 cup (5.3 oz) frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk
05 - 1/2 cup (4.2 oz) plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for vegan option
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, optional to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup (1.4 oz) granola, gluten-free if needed
09 - 1/2 cup assorted fresh berries
10 - 1 kiwi, sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
13 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Place beetroot, frozen berries, banana, almond milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional milk for thinner consistency if desired.
03 - Divide smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh berries, kiwi, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and mint leaves on top as desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy while the smoothie base is chilled and toppings remain crisp.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour on breakfast when it actually took ten minutes, which feels like winning.
  • The earthiness of beetroot somehow makes the berries taste sweeter, and that flavor combination is genuinely addictive.
  • You can feel the antioxidants doing their thing, but it tastes more like dessert than health food.
  • Toppings are customizable, so you're never eating the same bowl twice if you don't want to.
02 -
  • Frozen berries actually work better than fresh here because they blend smoother and don't make the whole thing watery—I learned this the hard way.
  • The cooked beetroot matters; raw beetroot will give you a sandy, gritty texture that's honestly unpleasant no matter how much you blend.
  • Don't add the toppings until you're ready to eat because the granola will get soggy and kind of sad if you let it sit in the smoothie for more than a minute or two.
03 -
  • If you want extra protein without adding powder, use Greek yogurt instead of coconut yogurt—it bumps the protein up noticeably and makes the bowl thicker in the best way.
  • Keep frozen berries in your freezer always because they're cheaper than fresh, last forever, and honestly blend better than room-temperature berries.
  • Toast your own coconut if you have five minutes—the difference between raw and toasted is genuinely noticeable and makes the whole thing taste more intentional.
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