🍷 Beetroot Smoothie: A Deliciously Colourful Treat!

Who says a healthy smoothie can’t feel a little fancy? 💕

If you’re looking for a fresh, colourful and delicious way to enjoy homegrown beetroot, this gorgeous beetroot smoothie is definitely worth trying!

It’s creamy, naturally sweet and bursting with berry flavour, with the earthy richness of beetroot beautifully balanced by banana and orange juice. 🍊🍌

Beetroot is packed with goodness, including fibre, folate, potassium and beneficial antioxidants, making this a lovely way to sneak a little extra nutrition into your day.

Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up or a refreshing summer treat. And my favourite way to serve it? In a beautiful wine glass, of course! 🍷

After all, who says wine glasses are only for wine?

🥣 Ingredients

Makes 2 generous servings

❤️ 1 small cooked beetroot, peeled and chopped
🍌 1 ripe banana, for natural sweetness and creaminess
🫐 1 cup frozen mixed berries, for extra flavour and colour
🥛 ¾ cup Greek yoghurt, for a lovely creamy texture
🍊 ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed if available
🍯 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on your taste)
🧊 A few ice cubes, for a refreshing chilled smoothie

🥄 Method

1. Prepare your beetroot 🌱

If you’re using freshly harvested beetroot from the garden, wash it well and cook until tender. Allow it to cool, then peel and chop into smaller pieces.

2. Into the blender! 🍓

Add your beetroot, banana, frozen berries, Greek yoghurt, orange juice and ice cubes to a blender.

3. Blend until beautifully smooth 💗

Give everything a good blend until the mixture is thick, creamy and a gorgeous vibrant pink. You shouldn’t have any noticeable pieces of beetroot remaining.

4. Taste and adjust 🍯

Have a little taste! If you’d prefer it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. If it’s too thick, simply add another splash of orange juice and blend again.

5. Serve and enjoy! 🍷

Pour into your favourite fancy wine glass, garnish with a little fresh mint or a few berries, and enjoy!

🌿 A Few Little Tips

🍃 Fresh from the garden: Young, tender beetroot is naturally sweet and makes a lovely smoothie. Roasting rather than boiling your beetroot can bring out even more of its natural sweetness.

💗 Try raw beetroot: You can also use a small amount of raw beetroot if you have a powerful blender. Peel and grate it first to make blending easier.

🍌 Extra creamy: Use a frozen banana for a thicker, almost dessert-like smoothie.

🍊 Make it dairy-free: Swap the Greek yoghurt for your favourite coconut or plant-based yoghurt.

🧊 Prepare ahead: Cook a few extra beetroots when you’re making dinner and pop them in the fridge, ready for smoothies over the next few days.

🌱 From the Garden to the Glass

There’s something particularly satisfying about turning vegetables you’ve grown yourself into something delicious.

Beetroot is one of those wonderful crops that’s easy to grow, doesn’t take up much space and fits beautifully into little gaps between other vegetables.

And with varieties ranging from traditional deep red to golden yellow and even candy-striped, there’s plenty of opportunity to experiment!

Whether you roast it, grate it, pickle it or blend it into a smoothie, homegrown beetroot is a vegetable that really earns its place in the garden. ❤️

So next time you’re harvesting beetroot, save a couple for the blender.

Cheers to homegrown goodness! 🍷🌱

Beetroot Smoothie