Banana Beet Smoothie
Our Banana Beet Smoothie is lightning fast, a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little earthy all at the same time. It's got more protein than an egg, and is high in potassium and magnesium, too - perfect to kickstart your day the heart healthy way!
Servings 2
Calories 215kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas peeled
- 1 medium Raw Beet peeled and chopped
- 1-2 inch piece Fresh Ginger peeled and diced
- 2 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk or nondairy milk of choice
- (optional) up to 1 tablespoon Sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, etc.)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except sweetener) in a high speed blender, and blend on high until smooth. It may take a few minutes to completely blend the beet and ginger.
- Taste and add sweetener if desired.
- Best consumed immediately, but will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Vitamin K: 9.5µg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1.65mg | Magnesium: 97mg
