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.

Start by running 2 miles (actually 1.3 miles).

Use a Blend Tech blender for the smoothie.

Prepare 3 oz of carrots that have been peeled and washed.

Use a regular banana, but it's better to use a frozen banana later.

Trim and remove the rib from one piece of kale, then rough chop it.

Wash and prepare one beet, cutting it into larger chunks.

Steam the beet until fork tender, then peel it after steaming.

Cut the steamed beet into smaller pieces for blending.

Pour lactose-free milk into the blender for creaminess.

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon to balance the flavors.

Add the chopped carrots to the blender.

Cut one whole green apple into smaller pieces for easier blending.

Add the steamed and peeled beet pieces to the blender.

Grate some frozen ginger into the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Add the rough chopped kale to the blender.

Add one frozen banana to the blender.

Optionally, add two pitted whole dates for sweetness.

Blend all ingredients until smooth, running the blender until everything is well combined.

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