Berry Beet Immunity Smoothie

RECIPE REVAMP IS HERE!

I’ve got a handful of recipes that I released before the relaunch that I want to take a fresh look at, and give YOU a fresh look at them as well! Tweaked ingredients, pretty photos, and updated nutrition information is all included!

When I first created this smoothie, I had just received a Vitamix blender for Christmas from my fiance. I was basically ready to blend any and everything in our kitchen and was pretty pumped that a couple delicious combos came out well!

As cold as it’s been lately in Colorado, this immunity-boosting smoothie is a must during this cold and flu season. When I’m opting for a smoothie breakfast or snack, I don’t just want something delicious, I want something packed with nutrition as well. 

Let me brag about one of my favorite veggies really quick. Beets. My fiance thinks they taste like dirt, but I love them. Roasted, pickled, juiced, or blended, I could eat them on the daily. They are a little earthy, and might take some time to warm up to, but paired with the right mix of fruit and veg, you can’t beat it (…get it?!). Beets, as well as the rest of the ingredients in this smoothie, are packed with nutritional benefits that are key during cold and flu season.

HOW DOES THIS SMOOTHIE FIGHT THE FLU? CHECK OUT THESE INGREDIENTS!

beet root

beets

  • Nitric oxide – lowers blood pressure and facilitates better oxygen flow to your muscles

  • Betains fights oxidative stress and inflammation

  • Betalin pigments – natural detoxifier

  • Vitamin C – immunity-boosting (1)

  • Rich in antioxidants which increase immune function and may prevent chronic disease (1)

Fighting that earthy flavor in beets calls for some sweet, some spicy, and a little tart. Here are a couple more ingredients and their immune-boosting qualities.

ginger

  • Can relieve nausea

  • Works as a diaphoretic, which helps you sweat it out (3)

  • Anti-inflammatory (3)

lemon

  • High in Vitamin C – immunity boosting (2)

  • Detoxifies the digestive tract and aids in digestion (2)

  • Anti-inflammatory

berries

  • High in antioxidants to fight free radicals (4)

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals to support health

NOTICE A TREND? SERIOUSLY, YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WILL THANK YOU.

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Berry Beet Immunity Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 smoothie

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of choice

  • 1 serving protein powder of choice

  • 2 c dark green (beet greens, spinach, or kale)

  • 1/4 large beet, fresh

  • 1/2 frozen banana

  • 1/2 c frozen strawberries

  • 1/2 c frozen blueberries

  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled

  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine all ingredients into a high-speed blender.

  2. Blend for 2-4 minutes until thoroughly mixed.

  3. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFO (1 SMOOTHIE)

Calories: 280, fat: 4g, Carbohydrates: 43g, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 24g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 24g
*for these stats I used Vital Protein Collagen Peptides


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