Name: Beet–Berry Ginger Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 small cooked beet, cooled and quartered; 1 cup frozen mixed berries; 1 small orange, peeled and seeded; 1½ cups low-fat milk or unsweetened soy milk; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened soy yogurt; 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1–2 pitted dates, optional; ½–1 cup ice, as needed

Ingredients

1 small cooked beet, cooled and quartered

1 cup frozen mixed berries

1 small orange, peeled and seeded

1½ cups low-fat milk or unsweetened soy milk ^HA

½ cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened soy yogurt ^HA

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1–2 pitted dates, optional ^HA

½–1 cup ice, as needed

Directions

Blend. Add the beet, berries, orange, milk, yogurt, flaxseed, ginger and lemon juice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
Adjust. Taste before sweetening. If desired, add one date at a time and blend again. Add ice for a colder, thicker smoothie.
Serve. Divide between two glasses and serve right away.

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