Your heart will “beet” for this berrylicious smoothie bowl that’s easy-to-make and perfect for a simple healthy breakfast. This Berry and Beet Smoothie “LOVE” Bowl is vegan, gluten-free, and rich with plant proteins. It’s also packed with delicious antioxidants.
The red color from beets and strawberries signifies a deep connection to love (hence the heart design). It’s no wonder that the beautiful red beet that stains its way to your kitchen table is filled with antioxidants that promote healthy hearts. The red pigment from beets is part of the “betalain” family of antioxidants, and this beautiful pigment helps balance blood pressure, increase circulation, and lower heart disease. Berries and beets are also high in Vitamin C, so this heart-healthy and immunity-boosting smoothie bowl is a wonderful nutritious treat for the family!
Smoothie bowls are vibrant, easy to create, and filled with incredible nutrients. Beets are highly nutritious and pair beautifully with berries. Combined, this smoothie bowl is a powerhouse of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Add some almond butter and/or protein powder for extra healthy fats and protein, and VOILA! - a beautiful nutrient-dense breakfast!
Looking for more tasty beet smoothie bowls? Try a Beet and Dragon Fruit Protein and Antioxidant Smoothie Bowl. For a collection of incredibly delicious smoothie bowl recipes (Don’t worry. There are more than just beet smoothie bowls on the menu.), check out 15 Protein-Power Breakfast Smoothie Bowls. This recipe collection is jam-packed with fruit and veggie smoothie bowls rich with proteins and healthy fats, for a more complete smoothie bowl breakfast.
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SUPER BERRY AND BEET SMOOTHIE BOWL (VEGAN AND GF) RECIPE
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen raw red beets, peeled and cubed
1/2 frozen banana
handful of baby spinach
1/4 cup almond or coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored dairy-free protein powder (We love Vega and Plantfusion)
maple syrup or sweetener of your choice, to taste (optional)
Toppings (optional)
coconut shreds/flakes
blueberries
strawberries
mint
hemp seeds
other berries, sliced and/or chopped
DIRECTIONS
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
To make the best smoothie bowls, use frozen ingredients and add minimal liquid, only enough to blend.
Be patient. Keep blending, scraping down the sides of the blender until smoothie bowl consistency is smooth and thick.
Top with your favorite toppings. The options are limitless. Enjoy!
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