Beet Detox Smoothie
This beet detox smoothie with apple, cucumber, and ginger is bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, with just enough citrus and spice to balance the earthy depth of raw beets. Made with whole, simple ingredients, it blends into a smooth, hydrating drink that feels as nourishing as it is vibrant.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium red beet scrubbed, peeled and chopped
- 1 sweet crisp apple such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and chopped (peeling optional)
- 1 navel orange peeled
- 1/2 English cucumber (aka hothouse cucumber)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 chunk peel fresh ginger about 1 1/2 inches long
- 2 cups ice water more or less to preference
- optional: 1 to 3 pitted medjool dates
Instructions
- Add the chopped beet, apple, orange, cucumber, lemon juice, ginger, and optional date(s) to a high-speed blender.
- Add the ice water to the blender container.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding more water (or a few ice cubes) as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust—add a little more lemon for brightness or a date (or more dates) for sweetness, if you like.
- Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass (half of the recipe) | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg