Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Megan Weimer of Dollop of Dough.
This Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-dense way to start your day!
It’s made with simple ingredients like banana, apple, and sweet Ohio-grown strawberries, plus a vibrant beet for a natural boost of color and antioxidants. Blended with creamy vanilla almond milk and a splash of lemon, each serving is full of fiber, vitamins, and plant-based goodness, perfect for sipping on a warm sunny day!
If you’re looking to pack even more nutrition into this smoothie, feel free to add any of Heinen’s Fan Favorite fresh ground nut butters or protein powders to the base. You can also toss some chia seeds or hemp hearts on top! That’s one of the great things about smoothies—you can easily adjust the recipe to make it just the way you like it!
Regardless, you’re sure to get a nutrient-rich and flavor-packed glass with all the bright and delicious fruits and vegetables! Grab some beets and strawberries from Heinen’s Produce Department while they’re in season and blend away!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Heinen’s has the freshest produce. This smoothie is loaded with fresh beets, apples, and strawberries for lots of vitamins, minerals, and natural bright color. Stunning to look at, and even more delicious to sip on, this smoothie is perfect to make during Heinen’s local summer produce season!
- It’s easy to customize. The possibilities are endless with a simple smoothie recipe like this! You can swap out strawberries for your favorite berries—think raspberries and blueberries! You can also use any dairy-free milk or add other mix-ins for an extra protein kick, like nut butter or protein powder.
- You can make it quickly and enjoy it on-the-go. This recipe is perfect to make on a busy morning! All you have to do is add the ingredients to a blender and blend! To save a little extra time, you can prepare the fruits and vegetables the night before.
Strawberry Vanilla Beet Smoothie
Servings: 2 smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 small beet, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 cup Heinen's frozen strawberries
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Chia seeds, hemp hearts, or shredded coconut (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Add the frozen banana, beet, apple, and strawberries to a blender.
- Pour in the vanilla almond milk and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothies into glasses. Garnish with chia seeds, hemp hearts, or shredded coconut and enjoy!
