Beet Berry Smoothie Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Antioxidant-rich blend of sweet berries and earthy beetroot with crunchy toppings for a nutritious breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 small cooked beetroot (about 2.8 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 cup (5.3 oz) frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk alternative
05 - 1/2 cup (4.2 oz) plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for vegan preparation
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, optional to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup (1.4 oz) granola, gluten-free if needed
09 - 1/2 cup assorted fresh berries
10 - 1 kiwi, sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
13 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place beetroot, frozen berries, banana, almond milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional milk for thinner consistency if desired.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange granola, fresh berries, kiwi, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and mint leaves on top as desired.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy while fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The color alone makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself the moment you sit down to eat it.
  • Ten minutes from start to finish means you can make it on mornings when you're running late and still feel put-together.
  • It tastes like dessert but actually fills you up and gives you sustained energy without the crash.
02 -
  • If you blend for even a few seconds too long after adding toppings, your granola turns to mush and the whole textural contrast disappears—so always add toppings at the very end.
  • Using truly frozen berries is non-negotiable because fresh ones will make the smoothie watery and thin, which is the opposite of what you want.
03 -
  • The key to a smoothie bowl that doesn't separate or get watery is using that frozen fruit and keeping everything cold—if your ingredients are room temperature, the whole thing falls apart.
  • Don't overthink the toppings arrangement; it looks more appealing and authentic when you layer things intuitively rather than trying to make it perfectly symmetrical.
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