Strawberry Beet Smoothie
Method
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Blend the base. Add strawberries, banana, beets, yogurt, water and Daily Elements to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Serve. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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Optional green foam. Froth 3 tbsp heavy cream with 1 scoop Daily Elements and spoon over top.
Notes & Variations
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Make-ahead: Freeze beets and bananas in portion bags for faster prep.
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Swap: Use coconut yogurt for dairy-free or add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
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Extra boost: Blend in a spoonful of flax or pre-soaked chia seeds for added fiber.
Dietitian Notes
This recipe is a great way to enjoy nutrient-dense beets especially for picky eaters. Strawberries and beets bring natural antioxidants and vitamin C, which help support immune health. Both of these plants have rich red pigments: anthocyanin in strawberries and betacyanin in beets. These compounds provide vibrancy but also have an array of health benefits such as antioxidant properties. Bananas add potassium for balance and energy while Greek yogurt provides protein and probiotics to support gut health. Daily Elements contributes a hidden lift from microgreens, making this smoothie a nutrient-dense choice to start or refuel your day.
Sources:
https://getdailyelements.com/products/daily-elements-standard
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002364380500229X
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfpp.15781
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/04/20/dont-go-bananas-but-maybe-eat-one
http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10609537/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9455928/