banana beetroot smoothie

updated : 01/08/2018
Smoothies are a rage all over the world. Smoothies for breakfast, smoothies for in between meals, smoothies for lunch, smoothies for desserts, the options are endless. What is actually a smoothie? Hadn’t even heard of the word smoothies when I was growing up.
Smoothies are drinks that usually are pretty thick in consistency, are cold and very filling. Its like having a meal in a glass.
What do you need to make smoothies?
a) A liquid like water, milk, yogurt, juice
b) fresh fruits or vegetables like spinach, beetroot, pumpkin, carrots to name a few
c) sweetener can be sugar, honey, maple syrup, artificial sweeteners, stevia etc
d) spices which is optional like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg etc
e) nuts or nut butters which are optional
f) add ons like protein powder, seeds, moringa etc
g) herbs like mint, coriander, basil etc
i) ice creams which again is totally optional
j) oats, cooked millets, millet flours etc.
Any combination of the above makes a smoothie. How did the banana beetroot smoothie appear in my kitchen? Well, I love having smoothies for breakfast and I tend to add oats to my morning smoothies. Just before traveling to Nairobi, I had one small beetroot left in the fridge and some bananas. So breakfast before the trip was a healthy pink reddish smoothie. I didn’t need to add any sweetener as beetroot and banana are both naturally sweet. However if you want it extra sweet add a sweetener of your choice.
Check out easy and nutritious smoothie. Filling and delicious too.
BANANA BEETROOT SMOOTHIE
Serves 2
2 frozen bananas
1 small beetroot, raw or boiled
1½ cups cold milk or yogurt
4 tbsp oats
¼ tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp nuts, chopped
1 tbsp chia seeds
- Chop the beetroot into tiny cubes
- Put the frozen banana, chopped beetroot, cardamom powder, oats and milk or yogurt into a blender jug.
- Process till you get a smooth consistency.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses.
- Top with chopped nuts and chia seeds. Serve.
Tips:
- Cut bananas into slices before you freeze them. Its best to place the slices on a tray and freeze. This way its easier to process the slices rather than a lump of frozen banana.
- If you don’t have frozen banana then use fresh ones. Add ice cubes to get a thick cold consistency.
- You can used boiled, steamed or roasted beetroot or raw. Both taste great.
- Add 1-2 tsp cocoa powder for a chocolate banana beetroot smoothie.
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If you do try this recipe then please either
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- or tag me on Twitter as #Mayuri1962
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30 Comments
Ritu Tangri
August 3, 2018 at 1:09 pm
Who says mess is bad. This messy look you have given to smoothie is superb and of course the smoothie itself too
mayurisjikoni
August 6, 2018 at 12:00 am
When I was chopping the beetroot, I thought it looked so good on the chopping board so used it. Thanks Rita.
spiceaffairs2016
August 4, 2018 at 12:54 pm
This is just perfect for a healthy wholesome breakfast I am sure it will taste yum thanks for sharing.
mayurisjikoni
August 5, 2018 at 11:55 pm
It definitely is Soma, please try it.
Priya Suresh
August 4, 2018 at 9:07 pm
Thats an extremely attractive smoothie definitely, its been a while i whisked some smoothie with beetroot, you are pulling me to make some. Paris weather is also super hot to have some chilled smoothie rite now.
mayurisjikoni
August 5, 2018 at 11:54 pm
Thanks Priya, smoothies has become my favorite breakfast. Miss it when I don’t have it for 2-3 days.
Shobha Keshwani
August 5, 2018 at 4:55 am
Wow.. what a lovely colour of the smoothie. Never tried this combo.
mayurisjikoni
August 5, 2018 at 11:53 pm
Thanks Shobha. Try it as its filling and healthy too.
veena
August 5, 2018 at 5:43 pm
What a beautiful colour Mayuri. Loved it totally
mayurisjikoni
August 5, 2018 at 11:51 pm
Thanks Veena
Jolly
August 5, 2018 at 8:14 pm
Wow, They look really awesome..i’m sure this combo must be a great taste, Beautiful recipe.
mayurisjikoni
August 5, 2018 at 11:51 pm
Thanks Jolly
Ruchi
August 6, 2018 at 9:51 am
These looks superb. Amazing colour. Beautifully described . Lovely share
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:47 am
Thanks Ruchi.
marianasir1973
August 6, 2018 at 9:58 am
I’m all about smoothies for breakfast these days. This looks superb and must be filling too with oats and chia seeds.
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:47 am
Thanks Maria and yes it is filling.
Paarul
August 6, 2018 at 11:31 am
Perfect breakfast, Healthy share Mayuri.
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:46 am
Thank you so much Paarul.
jayashreetrao
August 6, 2018 at 2:13 pm
Lovely share Mayuri, such a beautiful colour !
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:39 am
Thanks Jayashree.
poonampagar
August 6, 2018 at 2:53 pm
I have yet to try out this combo di. The smoothie looks stunning with that gorgeous pink color !
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:38 am
Thanks Poonam, try it its yummy.
code2cook
August 7, 2018 at 3:01 am
Fabulous smoothie recipe. banana would make it a little sweeter, oats and chia seeds will make it power packed. I like this, you have many smoothies recipes.
mayurisjikoni
August 7, 2018 at 5:34 am
Thank you Bhawana. The beet and banana make it sweet so no need to add any sweetener and yes I do have quite a few smoothie recipes.
Lathiya
August 7, 2018 at 6:22 am
Having beetroot in breakfast smoothie sounds interesting..looks amazing…the color is inviting
mayurisjikoni
August 9, 2018 at 5:20 am
Thank you so much Lathiya.
Jagruti Dhanecha
August 7, 2018 at 11:32 am
Beetroot in a smoothie sounds delightful, kids would gulp it down as this smoothie has that beautiful pink hue.
mayurisjikoni
August 9, 2018 at 5:20 am
Thanks Jagruti and I’m sure they would as its colorful.
cookingwithsapana
August 9, 2018 at 4:43 pm
Well I also love to start my day with smoothies and this one with beets looks very inviting.
mayurisjikoni
August 12, 2018 at 1:42 pm
Thank you so much Sapana.