This red velvet smoothie is sweet, chocolaty, and delicious. It tastes like red velvet cake but in the form of a nutritious smoothie! It’s perfect if you’re looking for nutritious breakfast ideas, like this apple protein smoothie recipe, which is another good option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Beet juice gives this smoothie its vibrant color. Beet juice is packed with antioxidants, folate, vitamin C, Potassium, and Manganese. Be sure to use beet juice with no added sugar when making this smoothie.
A banana adds creaminess and sweetness to this smoothie. Use a riper banana for a sweeter result and a less ripe banana if you prefer a lower sugar smoothie.
I like to add a little extra sweetness to this smoothie by including one date. I usually have Medjool dates on hand and love how sweet and moist they are, but any other type of date works too. You can omit the date for a lower sugar version of this smoothie. It’s delicious either way.
Cocoa powder adds a subtle hint of chocolate flavor that pairs well with beet juice. You can double the amount of cocoa powder if you prefer a stronger chocolate flavor.
Vanilla extract and a small pinch of sea salt enhances the other flavors in this smoothie. You can omit them if you prefer, but I recommend including them if possible for the best results.
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
Peel the banana, break it into pieces, then add it to a blender. Next you’ll remove the pit from the date, then add it to the blender. Add the beet juice, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Red Velvet Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 date (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 cup beet juice (with no added sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Peel 1 medium banana, break it into pieces, then add it to a blender.
- Remove the pit from 1 date, then add it to the blender.
- Add 1 cup beet juice, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 small pinch of sea salt to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
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Store this smoothie in the fridge for up to three days. Stir immediately before serving.
