Purple Velvet: A Creamy Beet and Chocolate Smoothie
The earthy flavor of beets+chocolate with a splash of blackberry, makes this creamy smoothie decadent and refreshing. It tastes like cake!
Servings 2 people or 1 large serving
Ingredients
- 1 small beetroot, peeled (approx 3oz)
- 1 small ripe banana (frozen or fresh)
- ½ avocado (stone removed)
- ½ cup frozen blackberries
- 5-8 dates, pitted or use sweetener of choice
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1.5 cups cashew milk or nutmilk of choice
- 1 small pinch cinnamon (or ⅛ teaspoon)
Instructions
- Depending on the strength of your blender, add grated or roughly chopped beetroot to blender along with the avocado and the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness to taste by adding more dates or sweetener of choice.