This is another brilliant weight loss smoothie. The combination of ingredients gives you a sweet, creamy smoothie that is packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants! Ginger adds a zing of spice and aids digestion. The Apple adds vitamins and dietary fiber but the star of this show is the beetroot. The are low in calories and packed with nutrients such as folate, potassium, and vitamin C. Try this smoothie and I'm sure you'll thank me!
Equipment
Ingredients
1 medium beetroot
beet greens
2 apple Granny Smith
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ginger root freshly grated
¼ cucumber
1 cup coconut water
ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Prepare the 1 medium beetroot. (note 1) Wash and pat dry the beet greens. Wash and peel the beet bulb and cut into small chunks. Wash and pat dry 2 apples (note 2) and cut into chunks. Peel and cube the 1/4 cucumber. Juice a fresh lemon to get 2 tbsp lemon juice. And grate 2 tsp ginger root (note 3)
- Add the ice cubes if using (note 4), the 1 cup coconut water and the previously prepared ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
- As size and type of fruit and veggies can vary, you may need to add additional liquid. If so add coconut water by the 1/4 cup until you reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Don't throw the beetroot leaves away. They are beet greens and are delicious added to this smoothie.
- You can use any variety of apple but I recommend using those that are more tart than sweet. I believe this creates a better flavor balance. Granny Smith I think are best.
- Use fresh root ginger. Ginger powder isn't suitable.
- Ice cubes help add liquid and ensure your smoothie is beautifully chilled. However if you are concerned about watering down the taste a handy tip is to use coconut water in your ice cube tray. Coconut water icecubes are wonderful. (and not just in smoothies!)
- Because beetroot is a hard vegetable you will need to use a high powered blender or cut the beets into smaller pieces.
YOUR RECIPE NOTES:
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 258mgPotassium: 1139mgFiber: 12gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
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