RED VELVET BEET SMOOTHIE | Anti-Inflammatory healthy red beet smoothie

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is creamier and can be cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flax seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Cut up the beet into small pieces. You can peel the beet if you want, but it's recommended to leave the skin on for health benefits.

If you don't have a high-powered blender, boil the beet pieces for about 20 to 40 minutes until they are soft, then let them cool before using.

Chop the greens from the beets and save them for use in dishes like frittatas and salads.

Spoon out half of the avocado into the blender. Seal the other half in a baggie with the seed and store it in the fridge.

Add the milk to the blender. Use full-fat whole milk if you tolerate dairy, or an unsweetened dairy-free version if not.

Add the cocoa powder to the blender.

Add pure vanilla extract to the blender, avoiding imitation vanilla.

Add the granulated sweetener to the blender, preferably a natural zero-calorie option like Stevia, monk fruit, erythritol, or alulose.

Add the ice to the blender and blend everything until super smooth.

For added protein, you can substitute half of the milk with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or add in one scoop of chocolate protein powder.

Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy. Optionally, add some extra grated chocolate on top for decoration.

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