Epicure Recipes

Red Velvet Smoothie

BreakfastBeveragesBreakfastVegan

4 min

2 servings

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The star of this smoothie is the combo of beets and protein powder. Beets provide a vibrant red colour and subtle, earthy flavour. Beets are also loaded with antioxidants and are believed to support cardiovascular health and a healthy inflammatory response. And the protein powder? That delivers cakey fun flavour plus 20 g of plant-based protein.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed, cooked beets
  • 1 1⁄2 cups frozen raspberries or cherries
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced thickly
  • 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt alternative
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 scoop Power Up Chocolate Protein Blend or Power Up Vanilla Protein Blend

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine beets, raspberries, banana, yogurt, water, and protein blend until smooth, about 30 sec.
  2. Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy!

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 300, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 2 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g (Fiber 14 g, Sugars 27 g), Protein 24 g.

Tips

Look for cooked, chopped beets in the refrigerated section of the veggie aisle in most grocery stores. Alternatively, try steaming raw at home in the Multipurpose Steamer or simply swap for canned cooked beets.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 slice whole-grain bread and 2 tsp nut butter.