A romantically earthy sweet smoothie with a red velvet influence. Delicious and nutritious!
This red velvet smoothie is one of our more recent smoothie creations that came after buying some cooked beets at Trader Joe's. With just a few simple pantry staple ingredients you can enjoy this delicious smoothie with a hint of red velvet chocolate cake goodness! Perfect for a valentines day breakfast that can be paired with our simple chocolate tahini spread over some toast.
Ingredients
- banana: Must be frozen to achieve cold, creamy, deliciousness!
- beets: We buy already peeled and cooked beets to make this smoothie quick and easy.
- cocoa powder
- maple syrup: Or two dates.
- vanilla extract
- plant milk: We like using soy, it's a complete protein and typically comes fortified.
Tips and Swaps
- Sweetener: Feel free to swap maple syrup for a sweetener of your choice. Dates or agave work nicely.
- Add: Yogurt or protein powder to fluff it up.
Pairing Suggestions
- Toast with Chocolate Tahini Spread
- Tofu Scramble a la Mexicana with Smokey Tempeh
- Guava and Cheese Pastries
- Overnight Oats
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Whether you're vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe -
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 315kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 frozen banana
- 2 beets cooked and peeled
- 2 cups plant milk
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Swap maple syrup for a sweetener of your choice, like agave or dates.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 1144mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3mg
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