Root Berry Blend (Printable)

Vibrant mix of roots and sweet berries.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 small raw beet, peeled and diced

02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

03 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, fresh or frozen)

04 - 1 medium banana, peeled

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

06 - ½ cup orange juice

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)

09 - ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)

10 - Ice cubes (as desired)

01 - Add the peeled and diced beet, carrot, mixed berries, banana, almond milk, and orange juice into a high-speed blender.

02 - Incorporate chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, grated ginger, and a handful of ice cubes if desired.

03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more orange juice or sweetener as preferred.

05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

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It tastes like dessert but gives you the kind of energy that lasts through a morning meeting.
The earthiness of the roots plays so beautifully against the sweetness of berries that you forget how many vegetables are hiding in there.

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Raw beet is stronger than you expect—if it tastes too earthy, cooked beet is your answer and won't ruin anything.
Frozen berries make this creamier and colder without watering it down like ice cubes eventually do.

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Make two batches and refrigerate one for later, though it's best consumed within a few hours before the color fades.
If you're adding spinach or kale, blend it with the liquid first to break it down before adding everything else.