Easy Kale Beet Smoothie

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Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Spice up your morning with this delicious and easy kale beet smoothie recipe.

This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients, so it’s perfect for those busy mornings when you’re short on time. Plus, the kale and beetroot provide plenty of nutrients to help get your day started off right.

So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and start your day off with a delicious and healthy smoothie.

Why We Love This Kale Beet Smoothie Recipe

Our family loves trying out new smoothies all the time, and that’s why we share them with you here on the blog!

I’m one of the only ones in my family who likes beets in smoothies, so I guess this should be “Why I Love This Kale Beet Smoothie Recipe”!

If you’ve never had beets before, they have a unique flavor. I love them for the vibrant color they bring to the drink and also all the amazing health benefits beets have to offer.

Ingredients in Our Kale Beet Smoothie

Cooked Beetroot

Cooking the raw beet beforehand makes it taste better and also easier to blend. Beets are a root crop, so they are pretty tough. Only a high speed blender can handle them, and raw beets have an earthy taste that most people don’t like.

However, when you cook them they take on an amazing flavor. One of my favorite juices at a local juice bar is called “We Got the Beet” and has cooked beet. It’s so delicious!

Beets are packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants – many of which have medicinal compounds. (source) So if you want a smoothie where you get a lot of bang for your buck, try adding in some cooked beetroot. You can also try canned beet.

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Banana

Bananas are an essential ingredient in most smoothies because they add sweetness, creaminess and thickness. I always have a few ripe bananas in the freezer on hand so that I can make a smoothie anytime we want one.

Use a frozen banana if you can for this recipe because it really will help give it a creamy texture. Bananas are great for smoothies because they add natural sugars, are great sources of fiber and potassium and are low calorie.

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Mango

Mangoes are my favorite fruit, so I was pretty excited when I found out that they go so well in smoothies! They add a delicious sweetness and tropical flavor to the drink.

Mangoes are also a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. So not only do they taste good, but they’re also good for you. We use frozen mango most of the time in this recipe.

Pineapple is a good substitute if you don’t like mango or don’t have any on hand.

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Kale

Kale is a nutrient powerhouse, so it’s no surprise that it’s become one of the most popular ingredients in smoothies. Kale is a great source of vitamins A, C and K as well as fiber and antioxidants.

It can be tough to blend kale, so I recommend using baby kale or chopping it up into small pieces before adding it to the blender. If you have a high speed blender, you shouldn’t have any trouble blending it though.

Learn how to measure leafy greens here!

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Unsweetened Almond Milk

We love using almond milk in our smoothies because it’s low in calories and has a delicious flavor. It’s also a great source of calcium and vitamin E. We have a dairy free kiddo so we enjoy trying out different nondairy milks for our smoothies.

If you don’t like almond milk, you can use any other type of milk that you prefer. Dairy milk, soy milk and coconut milk are all great options, or even coconut water.

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Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a great way to add flavor to smoothies without adding any additional sugar. We only use a little bit, but it really makes a difference in the flavor of the drink.

You can also scrape the inside of one vanilla bean or use vanilla bean powder if you don’t prefer vanilla extract. These are even more delicious.

How to Make Our Kale Beetroot Smoothie

This kale beet smoothie is really easy to make. Start by cooking the beetroot. You can do this by boiling it, roasting it or steaming it. We usually boil ours because it’s the quickest and easiest method.

While the beetroot is cooking, add the banana, mango, kale, almond milk and vanilla extract to the blender. Once the beetroot is cooked, add it to the blender as well and blend until smooth.

You can add more or less liquid depending on how thick or thin you like your smoothies. We usually add a little bit less because we like our smoothies to be really thick and creamy.

If you want to make this smoothie extra special, you can top it with some shredded coconut, chia seeds or a dollop of almond butter. This is totally optional, but it’s so good! Even turn it into a smoothie bowl.

How to Customize Your Healthy Smoothie Recipe

One of the best things about smoothies is that they’re so easy to customize. If you don’t like one of the ingredients, simply leave it out or replace it with something else. Here are a few ways that you can change up this recipe:

Add protein powder: This is a great way to make your smoothie more filling and satisfying. We like to add vanilla protein powder, but you can use any flavor that you prefer.

Add more greens: If you want to add more greens to your diet, simply add more kale or spinach to the recipe. You can also swap out the kale for another type of green such as Swiss chard or collards. We also like to add the beet greens to our smoothies – they are also super healthy and your greens aren’t going to waste!

Add a superfood: If you want to give your smoothie a boost, add a superfood such as spirulina, chlorella, hemp seeds or acai powder.

Make it sweeter: If you find that the smoothie isn’t sweet enough for your taste, you can add more banana, honey, maple syrup, agave or even pitted dates.

As you can see, there are lots of ways that you can customize this kale beet smoothie recipe to make it your own. So if you don’t like one of the ingredients, simply leave it out or replace it with something else. And if you want to add more greens or a superfood, go for it!

Ingredients:

-1/4 cup cooked beetroot

-1 banana

-1/4 cup mango

-1 cup kale

-1 cup unsweetened almond milk

-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Add the banana, mango, kale, almond milk and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add the cooked beetroot and blend again until smooth.

3. Add more or less liquid to reach desired consistency.

4. Enjoy as is or top with shredded coconut, chia seeds or almond butter.

Final Thoughts

This kale beet smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. It’s packed full of nutrients and has a delicious flavor. If you’re looking for a nutritious and tasty smoothie, this is the one for you!