• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
About Work With Me Latest Posts

Pinterest

Instagram

Dietitian Debbie Dishes

Dishing Up Healthy, Vegetarian Eats

  • Winter
  • Recipe Index
    • Diet
      • Gluten-Free
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
    • Method
      • 10 Ingredients or Less
      • Healthy Bowls
      • Meal Prep
      • No Bake
      • One Pot
      • Quick and Easy
    • Course
      • Beverages
      • Breakfast
      • Dessert
      • Main Dish
      • Salads
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks & Appetizers
      • Condiments and Sauces
    • Season
      • Fall
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Winter
  • Nutrition

Pinterest

Instagram

About Work With Me Latest Posts
Home » Recipe » Course » Breakfast

Berry Beet Smoothie

Created On: June 13, 2014 | By Debbie | 15 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Share Pin

This post may include affiliate links. To learn more, see my privacy policy.

Berry Beet Smoothie 2

Beets are one of the very last vegetables that I learned to like as an adult. My aversion to these ruby red roots began when I was a kid and begged my grandma to buy a can of beets, mistaking them for canned cranberry sauce. Those are definitely not the same thing!

You can imagine my surprise when I tasted them thinking I was having cranberries! I couldn’t eat them YEARS after that experience, which is sad, because I was missing out on a good thing!

After my success adding beets to homemade veggie burgers, I thought I would go out on a limb and try them in a smoothie. If you can add kale and spinach to smoothies, why not beets?! True talk – I threw away the first beet smoothie I tried…

There’s definitely a delicate balance to just how much beet flavor I can tolerate in the morning! After some more trial and error, this smoothie won out. There’s still a hint of beets, but it balances out the blueberries and banana well, I think.

Berry Beet Smoothie

Table of Contents

Toggle
  • Health Benefits of this Smoothie
  • More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love
  • Berry Beet Smoothie

Health Benefits of this Smoothie

This smoothie is loaded with good-for-you nutrients to start your morning off right. Berries and beets are very high in antioxidants which fight cell damage; keeping your skin looking healthier and preventing cancer. 

Blueberries are also high in anthocyanins which were shown to improve memory in older adults. Not a bad way to start the day if you ask me!

Also, beets are high in betalains which support detoxification in the liver by triggering the activity of a specific enzyme that binds to potential toxins.

More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

  • lemon raspberry smoothie

    Lemon Raspberry Smoothie

  • pumpkin smoothie with cinnamon swirl

    Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

  • Blueberry Cashew Smoothie

    Blueberry Cashew Smoothie

  • Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

    Matcha Tea Green Smoothie

Did you love this recipe? Make sure to leave a ⭐️ rating and tag #dietitiandebbie on instagram!

Berry Beet Smoothie

Created by: Deborah Murphy

Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
1 smoothie
Start your morning off right with this berry beet smoothie filled with vitamins A, C, folate, and more!
Print
Pin
Share
Rate
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chopped, cooked beet (~1 medium-sized beet)
  • 1 cup blueberries OR mixed berries, frozen
  • 1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (any non-dairy milk is fine)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice OR 1 peeled and segmented orange
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Notes

  • How to roast beets: preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrub beets to remove any dirt and then loosely wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil. Bake for 45-75 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time varies on the size of the beets.
  • How to steam beets: add water to a medium-sized saucepan and add steamer basket. Peel and chop beets. Add to steamer basket, cover pan with lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until beets are tender when poked with a fork. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 10.5g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 40g

Make this recipe?

Share it with me on Instagram @dietitiandebbie and tag me #dietitiandebbie

Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe

posted in: 10 Ingredients or Less, Breakfast, No Bake, Smoothie, Vegetarian

Previous
Beet Burgers with Garlic Sriracha Aioli
Next
Paleo Strawberry Shortcake

Reader Interactions

    5 from 1 vote

    Leave A Reply! Cancel reply

    Share your thoughts!
    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with *
    Rate this recipe!




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Comments & Reviews

  1. Jaz says

    November 15, 2019

    5 stars
    Hi there
    I’m so sorry if I have missed it and am asking again! But would you be able to tell me how many calories are in this recipe? Am really looking forward to trying it!
    Jaz x

    Reply
    • Dietitian Debbie says

      November 16, 2019

      Hi Jazz,
      Nutrition info has been added above!

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    September 14, 2015

    do you have to roast the beets? Can you just used canned beets, straight from the can?

    Reply
    • Dietitian Debbie says

      September 14, 2015

      I find that the beets will puree better when I use roasted beets. I haven’t tried the canned version, but that should be a good substitute!

      Reply
  3. Gale says

    July 1, 2015

    How do you roast beets? What temperature, for how long, etc.?

    Reply
    • Dietitian Debbie says

      July 1, 2015

      Hi Gale,
      To roast beets:
      1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
      2. Cut the greens off the top of your beets and save for another recipe or toss if they are wilted.
      3. Rinse your beets off well, using a brush to scrub off any dirt.
      4. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
      5. Place beets on a baking sheet and bake for >/= 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
      6. Allow them to cool and then take off the foil. The skin should peel off easily – remove it and then slice the beets and use in your recipe.

      Reply
  4. Jill says

    June 1, 2015

    Do you add one banana? It isn’t listed with the ingredients, but it is mentioned in a previous paragraph.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • DietitianDebbie says

      June 1, 2015

      Yes! Thank you so much for catching that, Jill. The recipe listed above has been corrected.

      Reply
  5. Abby says

    May 21, 2015

    Is it possible to use canned beets instead of fresh?

    Reply
    • DietitianDebbie says

      May 21, 2015

      Hi Abby,
      I haven’t tried it with canned beets, but I would imagine that they should work well as a substitute.

      Reply
      • Victoria Alexnader says

        May 22, 2015

        I like to use red beet crystals by Flora that are certified organic in smoothies or even on salads. They are amazing! ; )

        Reply
  6. Tina says

    July 13, 2014

    I just tried this recipe since I just harvested & roasted some beets. It’s refreshing, healthy and filling (yes it’s all for me)! I will definitely make this again….it’s a pretty color and so simple and quick to make.

    Reply
  7. Lacey says

    June 13, 2014

    Hey Debbie! I just found your blog via pinterest and I love it! I am in school now to be a dietitian so your blog inspires me! Cant wait to try some of your recipes!

    Reply
    • DietitianDebbie says

      June 13, 2014

      Hi Lacey! Thanks so much for checking out my blog. 🙂 I love hearing from dietetic students!

      Reply
  8. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    June 13, 2014

    Look at that gorgeous smoothie! I’ve juiced beets a lot but I haven’t tried making smoothies with them! Next time I roast beets, I’ll have to roast a few extra for the blender 🙂

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Debbie - Author of Dietitian Debbie.

Welcome!

I'm Debbie, a Registered Dietitian and the writer behind this blog where you’ll find healthy, seasonal, vegan & vegetarian recipes! I'm on a mission to inspire you to eat more plants.

More About Me

Free Healthy 7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan!

Subscribe to the newsletter for the latest + our free meal plan!

Search

Fall Recipes

  • roasted butternut squash and red pepper soup in bowl with croutons.
    Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
  • red lentil pumpkin soup
    One Pot Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup
  • vegan apple crisp in bowl.
    Apple Crisp with Maple Syrup
  • Easy Kale Apple Walnut Salad
  • vegan baked pumpkin donuts with maple frosting on white marble
    Vegan Baked Pumpkin Donuts
  • Four Bean Vegan Chili
    Vegan Slow Cooker Chili

Popular Recipes

  • Simple Curry Spiced Quinoa
    Simple Curry Spiced Quinoa (Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • Warm Faro Salad with Roasted Vegetables
    Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables
  • 8 Healthy Ways to Flavor Your Oats
  • beet juice made in blender.
    Beet Juice Recipe (Blender)
  • pineapple cucumber smoothie in glass with slice of cucumber.
    Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
  • vegan cream cheese stuffed peppers on a white plate.
    Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

What's For Dinner?

V
Vegan
GF
Gluten Free
VG
Vegetarian
  • Quick and Easy Recipes. Quick + Easy
  • One Pan Recipes. One Pan
  • Healthy Bowl Recipes. Salads
  • Healthy Bowl Recipes. Healthy Bowls

Browse Topics

  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Main dish
  • Salads
  • Side Dishes
  • Snacks & Appetizers
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dietitian Debbie Submark

FREE Healthy 7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan!

When you subscribe to the newsletter.

Connect

Follow on Pinterest

Follow on Instagram

Get In Touch

©2025, Dietitian Debbie Dishes. All Rights Reserved. About Privacy Policy Accessibility Policy
Back To Top
Design by Pixel Me Designs
×

Free Healthy 7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan!

Subscribe to the newsletter for the latest + our free meal plan!

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.