Red Berry-and-Beet Smoothie
When fresh berries aren't in season, use frozen berries in drinks like this brilliantly colored, high-fiber smoothie. The beet adds a wonderful earthiness, plus antioxidants and fiber.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 300 calorie
- Total Fat
- 11 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 8 grams
- Sodium
- 65 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 60 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 10 grams
- Protein
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 44 grams
Ingredients
2 cups mixed frozen red berries such as strawberries and raspberries
1 small red beet, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons unrefined extra-virgin coconut oil
Directions
- Put the berries, 1/2 cup cold water, beet, lemon juice, honey and coconut oil into a blender. Blend on high until smooth, turning off the blender and pushing down on the ingredients with a spatula or wooden spoon as needed to help the blending process. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water if needed to adjust consistency.
