Beet Coconut Dream Smoothie

I know I've given you more than your fair share of beet recipes over the years but I just can't help but share another one (and trust me this wont be the last!) Besides, beets are the reason I became a farmer in the first place. They are my spirit vegetable! Since we ended last week with a cocktail I thought it was only appropriate to start this week off with a powerful and delicious smoothie. If you are rolling your eyes at me and thinking to yourself "there is no freaking way beets taste good in smoothies" you are in good company. Taylor accused me of taking my beet obsession a little too far when I proclaimed I was making a breakfast shake with pureed beets. When you can convince a 6 ft tall man who is dressed head to toe in Carhartts, carries a pocket knife, and drives a tractor all day to at least try a sip of a pink smoothie it feels like a small victory. When his sip turns into gulping the whole thing down and saying "babe, you nailed this." The feeling is priceless. Yes, that hairy dude drank a bright pink smoothie and loved every sip of it. If that doesn't convince you, keep in mind that the beets are cooked first which brings out their natural sweetness. They don't taste nearly as "earthy" when they are mixed with coconut milk, dates, and a few spices. The texture is so stinking smooth you will be addicted! Please give this a whirl and let me know what you think! Cheers.

Beet Coconut Dream Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked and pureed beets (see below for instructions)
  • 1 banana, chopped
  • 2 dates, pitted and finely chopped (soaked for at least 30 mins if you don't have a high speed blender)
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (preferably organic from the can)
  • 3/4 cup almond milk (homemade or store bought)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 ice cubes

Preparation

  1. Chop one large or two small beets into 1 inch pieces. Place in a pot of boiling water. Cook until beets are fork tender. About 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Place beets in a food processor and puree. Chill mixture until ready to use.
  3. Combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and process until smooth.
  4. Optional: Top each smoothie with shredded coconut and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Notes

*Use this recipe as a guide *Adjust measurements and ingredients ad necessary *Taste test as you go

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