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No, it wasn’t a fight (but we could come up with quite a few ‘contenders’ without trying too hard, lol!) Berry Beet Pear are the ingredients in this tasty smoothie recipe. (I had to correct that as I’d typed ‘beat’ … see, even I’m confused, lol!)
I’ve seen variations on this smoothie in various places – and now contribute my own. Why? Well I set out to make Emilie’s recipe (at EmilieEats) only to discover I didn’t have enough berries. So what’s a girl to do when she does not have all the correct ingredients? Why make substitutions, of course. So today I substituted a pear where I fell short in berries.
However, thanks to Emilie at EmilieEats for the basic recipe that was the inspiration – see her recipe are at the end of the post. Emilie thinks beets have a bad rap; she says …
Let’s be honest here: 95% of the population thinks beets taste like dirt. They definitely can taste like dirty dirt if you cook them wrong, but I promise if you find the right recipe (aka this smoothie), you’ll hit a hot pink jackpot! … The slight sweetness of the beets actually complement the berries really well, so there’s no earthy dirty taste in this smoothie!
Please turn to the Next Page for the Pear Beet Berry Smoothie recipe …
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Recipe: Pear Beet Berry Smoothie
I posted a recipe recently that included a little balsamic vinegar, so I thought, why can’t I use ready prepared, vacuum-packed, very slightly pickled, save-all-the-hassle beets?
Then I thought, can I get off with just a few greens without losing that vibrant color?
And as I like to make meal-in-a-glass smoothies I added a few more ingredients. We were pleased with the results. Sooo, what do you think?
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 medium Banana, frozen
- 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen
- 1 Pear
- 1-2 medium Beets, vacuum-packed, chopped
(you might want to start with one beet) - 2 cups Almond Milk, or milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 1/2 cup Oats
- small handful Mache or few stems fresh Parsley
- a few Arugula leaves
- splash of Lemon juice
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
I used 1 beet and combined with the greens the color was not so vibrant, but still an interesting bright pink-purple.
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Recipe: Emilie’s Berry Beet Smoothie
Emilie says …
If you find it hard to get your veggies in, you need this Very Berry Beet Smoothie! It’s perfect for a super nutritious breakfast or snack.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 2 medium Bananas, frozen
- 1½ cups Strawberries, frozen
- 1 cup cooked Beets, chopped*
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- ½ cup Raspberries or other berries of choice, frozen
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or agave nectar, plus more to taste
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Note:
You’ll find directions on how to cook the beats at Emilie’s website. Link is below.
Source: EmilieEats
Photo: EmilieEats
Feature Image: DrinkMeHealthy
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