Yes its been like foreva foreva since I posted a recipe….life happens ’round here. SO I cant wait to introduce you to Mr.Beets –>Oh Beets. They are amazing. I actually ate my first beet about 1 month ago, and I’m in love! A co-worker gave me her beet smoothie recipe, which is amazing. The only way I’ve eaten beets so far is roasted in the oven, so I’m super excited for this recipe. It’s Sweet, Earthy, and a little tart.

B-B-B-Beet Facts

• One cup of beets is equal to 75 calories
• The Romans considered beet juice to be an aphrodisiac.
• Since the 16^th century, beet juice has been used as a natural red dye.
• Beets contain the antioxidant betalains which are highly detoxifying as long as you don’t cook them to death.
• 10-15% of people pee a reddish color after eating beets

Recipe for Mercedes’ Beet Smoothie —->

• 1 Medium Beet
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Cup of orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup of frozen fruit { I used strawberries}
• Ice as needed

1. Cut beets into cubes and place in blender

2.  Zest Lemon and peel- then dice up lemon & place in blender

3. Add your orange juice , vanilla, ice, and frozen fruit to blender.

– Makes about two 12oz glasses of amazingness!

Need some more Beet recipes, check these out —> Roasted Beet & Pecan Salad ,  

Pickled Beets {so trying this}

Check out the rest of our Kid Approved Vegan Recipes  ↓

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