Mediterranean Beet Smoothie

Servings: 2

If you don’t have an affinity for beets, don’t turn the page just yet. Like their carrot and sweet potato cousins, beets offer a natural sweetness that enhances any smoothie. They’re paired with mango and spinach here for a recipe that boasts iron, fiber, and vitamin C!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
1 banana, sliced and frozen
1 small mango, sliced
6 ice cubes
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ cup beet juice
½ cup unsweetened almond milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the spinach, banana, mango, ice cubes, ginger root, beet juice, and milk in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour the mixture into two serving cups or dishes and serve.

NUTRITION • per one serving •

Calories 180
Total Fat 1 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol — 
Sodium 40 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 31 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5 g 18%
Total Sugars 13 g —
Protein 6 g 12%
Vitamin A 1221 mcg 140%
Vitamin C 52 mg 60%
Vitamin D 0.7 mcg 4%
Potassium 753 mg 15%
Calcium 119 mg 10%
Iron 1.4 mg 8%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new The Mediterranean Refresh Under 30 Minutes cookbook here