Beet Slow Roasted Berry Smoothie (Printable Version)

Earthy slow-roasted beets combined with mixed berries and creamy yogurt for a nutrient-packed drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Slow-Roasted Beets

01 - 1 medium beet, scrubbed and trimmed (approximately 4.2 oz)
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Smoothie

04 - 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk substitute)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Coat beet with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast wrapped beet in oven for 50 to 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove and let cool before peeling and chopping into chunks.
04 - Add roasted beet pieces, mixed berries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), lemon juice, and ice cubes to blender.
05 - Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
06 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency if needed. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The slow roasting transforms the beet into something naturally sweet and mellow, nothing like the raw sharpness you might expect.
  • It looks like something you'd pay too much for at a juice bar, but it costs almost nothing to make at home.
  • You get that creamy, filling texture without any banana, so the berry flavor stays bright and honest.
  • It's one of those rare smoothies that actually keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the foil wrap when roasting, I tried it once without and the beet dried out and turned bitter instead of sweet.
  • Let the beet cool before you blend it or the heat will make the yogurt separate and the whole thing will taste off.
  • If the smoothie looks brown instead of magenta, you probably used too much beet or skipped the lemon juice.
03 -
  • Wear an apron or old shirt when handling roasted beets, they stain fabric and countertops faster than you'd expect.
  • If your smoothie is too thick to pour, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time instead of diluting it all at once.
  • Roast the beet the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight, it blends even smoother when cold.

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