Karen here. This is my go to smoothie. It is fruity, creamy, nutty and so delicious. It is in my opinion, the grown up on-the-go twist to the classic pb&j. Well balanced, not too sweet and very forgiving. You can easily sub-in different berries and nut butters to achieve equally delicious results.
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There are two main reasons why I add beet to my smoothies. First, beets are amazing for after work out repair. They help reduce inflammation speeding up recovery and decreasing soreness. Beets are also an excellent source of iron and vitamin c which helps absorb iron.
Hope you love this one as much as I do. Reduce the liquid in the recipe to try it as a beet smoothie bowl. Covering your smoothie bowl in chopped nuts, berries and coconut is mandatory.
Berry Beet Smoothie
Prep time , Serves 1.
What you need
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries (blueberries and strawberries would also work)
- 1 tbsp nut butter (almond, cashew, peanut or hazelnut)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp Blume Beetroot Blend
- 1/4 cup almond mylk
What to do
- Blend together and adjust consistency with a bit more almond mylk if needed.
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