You’ll love this healthy Beet Smoothie—made with strawberries, almond milk and a touch of natural sweetness. Even if you’re not a big beet fan, the berries and dates balance the flavor, making this smoothie a bright, tasty way to add beets to your day.
This is one of my favorite quick breakfast recipes: simple to make, nutritious, and easy to customize. The combination of beet, strawberry and a little sweetener creates a smooth, vibrant drink that works well for busy mornings or a post-workout boost.
Recipe features
- An easy, delicious way to add beets into your diet
- Customizable fruit smoothie—swap berries or adjust sweetness to taste
- Gluten free and can be made vegan
Ingredient notes
- Beet – Use a small to medium beet. Scrub well and dice before blending.
- Strawberries – Frozen strawberries work great; you can also use a mixed berry blend.
- Dates – Pitted dates naturally sweeten the smoothie. If you prefer, substitute 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup and adjust to taste.
- Yogurt – Plain Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative adds creaminess.
- Almond milk – Or any milk of your choice to reach the desired consistency.
Method
Smoothies are quick and fuss-free. For this beet smoothie, simply add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth—about one minute in a high-speed blender.
If you use frozen strawberries, 2/3 cup milk should give a creamy, scoopable texture. If your berries are fresh, start with 1/4 cup milk and add more until you reach your preferred thickness.
Tips
I recommend a high-power blender (like a Vitamix or similar) for the smoothest texture—smaller single-serve blenders can struggle with tougher ingredients like raw beet.
Health benefits of beets
Beets provide fiber, vitamin C, iron, magnesium and B vitamins. If you don’t enjoy them roasted or steamed, blending them into a fruit smoothie is an easy way to enjoy their nutrients and natural color without the strong earthy flavor.
More healthy smoothie recipes
- Honeydew Smoothie
- Chocolate Cashew Smoothie
- Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
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Beet Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 medium beet
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup dates, pitted
- 2/3 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt, can use dairy free
Instructions
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Chop the beet into bite-size pieces.
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Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
Substitutions: Use mixed berries instead of strawberries, or swap dates for 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in January 2015 and was updated with new text and photos in November 2020.