Recipe: Beet Smoothie

Ingredients

1 medium fresh beet root with greens
1 cup pomegranate seeds or berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
2 cups plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)

Chop the beet greens coarsely and add them to a blender.
Scrub the beet root, quarter it (do not peel), and add it to the blender.
Add the pomegranate seeds or berries to the blender.
Pour in the plant-based milk, ground flax seeds, and maple syrup into the blender.
Blend on high until very smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy.

Servings

Calories

196

Total fat

Total carbohydrates

21g

Total protein

10g

Sodium

174mg

Cholesterol

0mg