Boost Your Day with These 5 Delicious Beetroot Yogurt Smoothie Recipes
Are you looking to add a nutrient boost to your morning routine? Beetroot smoothies with yogurt are a delicious and easy way to pack in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These vibrant pink beverages provide a wide array of health benefits in one tasty glass.
In this article, I'll share 5 nutritious beetroot smoothie recipes that incorporate creamy yogurt. You'll find a variety of flavors from berry to tropical. I've also included tips on how to blend the perfect beetroot smoothie along with nutrition information for each recipe. Get ready to energize your day with these nourishing superfood smoothies!
Contents:
What You'll Need for Making Beetroot Smoothies
Staple Ingredients for Beetroot Smoothies with Yogurt
Tips for Using Beetroots in Smoothies
5 Delicious Beetroot Smoothie Recipes with Yogurt
Simple Beet Berry Smoothie
Tropical Beet Smoothie Bowl
Passion Beet Smoothie
Beet and Plum Smoothie
Orange Beet Smoothie
The Powerhouse Nutrition of Beets and Yogurt
Let's quickly review why beets and yogurt make such an amazing nutritional combo for smoothies:
Beetroots are rich in folate, manganese, vitamin C, iron, choline and betalains - antioxidants that give them that vibrant ruby color. They've been shown to improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, boost exercise performance and more.
Yogurt provides protein, calcium, B vitamins, zinc and probiotics to support gut health. The Greek yogurt used in these recipes has an extra protein punch.
When you blend beetroots and yogurt together, you get a smoothie that's packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and gut-friendly probiotics. Talk about a nutrient-dense superfood beverage!
What You'll Need for Making Beetroot Smoothies
Before we get to the recipes, let's cover the essential tools and ingredients you'll need for smooth and creamy beetroot smoothie blending:
Blender A quality blender is crucial for pulverizing the fibrous beetroots and creating a silky smooth texture. Look for a model with at least 800 watts of power and sturdy stainless steel blades. Powerful blenders like Vitamix, Blendtec or Ninja make quick work of dense ingredients.
Knife and Cutting Board You'll need to give the beetroots a rough chop before blending. Having a sharp chef's knife and sturdy cutting board makes prep easier.
Measuring Cups and Spoons Precisely measuring ingredients helps you achieve consistent results.
Storage Containers (Optional) Glass jars or bottles let you store any leftover beetroot smoothies in the fridge for later.
Staple Ingredients for Beetroot Smoothies with Yogurt
These are some of the key ingredients you'll need for the recipes:
Beetroots (fresh or pre-cooked)
Plain Greek yogurt or other yogurt of choice
Fresh or frozen fruit like berries, bananas, pineapple, etc.
Liquids like milk, juice, or plant-based milks
Sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, dates (optional)
Nut butters, seeds, oats (for added nutrients and creaminess)
Tips for Using Beetroots in Smoothies
Use pre-cooked beetroots for smoother blending. The fibrous raw texture doesn't break down as easily.
Add beetroots gradually to prevent an overpowering earthy flavor. A little goes a long way!
For vibrant color, use red or purple beetroot varieties like Red Ace or Crimson Globe (you can actually get white beetroot)
Golden or yellow beetroots create pretty orange smoothies but have a milder flavor.
Pair beetroots with naturally sweet fruits and yogurt to balance out the earthiness.
Now let's blend up those beetroot smoothies!
5 Delicious Beetroot Smoothie Recipes with Yogurt
1. Simple Beet Berry Smoothie
This classic beetroot and berry smoothie is a vibrant way to start your day. Sweet yet tangy thanks to the yogurt and berries.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked and cubed beetroot
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk or plant-based milk
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Instructions:
Add 200ml of milk and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by blending in honey or maple syrup.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Yield: 16-20oz
Related articles:
2. Tropical Beet Smoothie
This vibrant pink smoothie gets tropical flavors from pineapple and coconut. Topped with fresh fruit and granola for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cooked beetroot cubes
1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
1/2 ripe banana
200 ml of coconut milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Instructions:
Add 200ml of coconut milk and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
Add the beetroot, pineapple, banana, and seeds (if using) in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve.
Yield: 16-20oz
3. Passion Beet Smoothie
The sweet-tart flavors of passion fruit and beets make an amazingly vibrant tropical smoothie.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked, cubed beetroot
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (from about 4 passion fruits)
200ml of milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Instructions:
Add 200ml of milk and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
Taste and blend in honey if you want it sweeter.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Yield: 16-20oz
Related articles:
4. Beet and Plum Smoothie
This unique beet and plum smoothie has lovely floral notes from the plums and creamy yogurt.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked, cubed beetroot
4 ripe plums, pitted
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
200 milk or plant-based milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Instructions:
Add 200ml of milk and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and blend in honey if you want it sweeter.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Yield: 16-20oz
5. Orange Beet Smoothie
This creamy orange and beetroot smoothie is like having an orange creamsicle for breakfast!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked, cubed beetroot
1 large orange
Thumb size ginger
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
200ml of milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey (optional)
4-6 ice cubes
Instructions:
Add 200ml of milk and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
Taste and blend in honey if you want it sweeter.
Pour into a glass and enjoy cold!
Yield: 16-20oz
About the author
Gavin is the owner of Tru Foo Juice Bar. He has over 6 years of experience running a juice bar and creating juice and smoothie recipes for the consumer market
His passion for juicing began in his early 20s as he explored natural ways to boost nutrition and energy. Over the years, Gavin has experimented with countless ingredient combinations to create the perfect juice and smoothie blends and bring them to the masses.
Kommentare