Beet Smoothie
Posted Nov 01, 2026
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This delicious beet smoothie recipe is a creamy, nutrient-packed blend of cooked beets, frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and honey. Naturally sweet, rich in antioxidants, and with a stunning pink color, it’s a healthy breakfast or snack you’ll love!
Every time I eat beets, I just feel healthier, you know? They’re one of those ingredients that quietly pack a nutritional punch. With nitrates that support heart health, antioxidants that reduce inflammation, and fiber that supports digestion – they really are the MVP. So, naturally, I’m always trying to find ways to eat more beets – like this red beet smoothie recipe. Also try my roasted beets and pomegranate beet smoothie.
Cooked beets, Greek yogurt, and frozen fruit are blended together to make a delicious, healthy beet smoothie recipe that’s as beautifully pink as it is delicious. Plus, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes with 6 simple ingredients!
Why You’ll Love This Beet Smoothie
- You can’t taste the beets! The berries, banana, vanilla yogurt, and honey balance the earthy flavor of the beets, so you can get the benefit of eating beets without the taste!
- Loaded with fruits & veggies. An easy way to sneak more fruits and veggies in your day.
- Thick & creamy. Frozen fruit and Greek yogurt make this beet smoothie so thick and creamy.
- Naturally sweet. Banana, berries, and honey add sweetness without refined sugar.
- Gorgeous color. Beets and red berries give this smoothie the most beautiful, vibrant pink color – my girls love that!
- Easy to make. In 5 minutes!
Beet Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Almond milk. Choose your favorite milk – coconut, whole milk, 2%, etc.
- Beets. I opt for cooked beets because I prefer their flavor. You can use raw, peeled beets if you’d prefer. I keep these cooked beets on hand in the fridge just to make this recipe.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt. Instead of using vanilla yogurt, you can use ½ cup regular Greek yogurt, 3 Tablespoons honey, and ½ tsp vanilla.
- Frozen banana. Since the beets aren’t frozen, you need to use frozen fruit for a thick, creamy smoothie.
- Frozen berries. Use red berries to keep it pink, like strawberries and raspberries. Or you can use blueberries or blackberries, but they will change the color.
- Honey. If you don’t like sweet smoothies, you can omit it or add to taste. Maple syrup also works.
How to Make a Beet and Fruit Smoothie
Let’s walk through this recipe together step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video for additional help!
Begin by putting the ingredients into the blending container of a high-powered blender in the order listed in the recipe. It’s important to add the liquid first for easy blending.
I always add the honey last so that it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the blender and so that it does get fully incorporated into the smoothie.
Additional Mix-Ins
You can add some nutritional boosters to this recipe at this point. Here are some suggestions:
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon vanllia protein powder or collagen protein powder
- 1 cup of greens (spinach, kale, etc)
- Bee pollen
- Ground flaxseed
Once all the ingredients are in the blending container, blend, starting on low speed and quickly increasing to high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and thick. Be careful not to over-blend, or it will become thin.
Serve
Pour into two to four classes (depending on your preferences) and serve immediately.
Enjoy this red beet smoothie recipe with another healthy breakfast recipe like cottage cheese pancakes, a delicious omelette, or peanut butter banana baked oatmeal.
Store/Freeze
I suggest drinking this beet and fruit smoothie right away. However, you could freeze it in a glass jar for up to 1 month. Make sure to leave room at the top of the jar for the smoothie to expand as it freezes. Then thaw it overnight in the fridge before drinking.
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
If you love this beet smoothie, you’ll love these recipes.
- My pumpkin smoothie, apple smoothie, and pomegranate smoothie are great for the fall and winter.
- For a high-protein smoothie, make my Greek yogurt smoothie or my protein smoothie.
- Strawberry banana smoothie or healthy strawberry smoothie sans banana are classics.
- For some greens, make the best green smoothie recipe, or try this spinach smoothie or kale fruit smoothie.
- Want a tropical vibe? Try my tropical smoothie, mango smoothie or pineapple smoothie.
- If you want a creamier, dessert vibe try my chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie, coffee smoothie, chocolate banana smoothie or banana peanut butter smoothie.
Beet Smoothie Recipe FAQS
Yes, you can put raw beets in a smoothie if you have a high-powered blender. I prefer using cooked beets in this recipe because they’re softer, easier to blend, and have a milder, sweeter flavor.
Beets are a great addition to smoothies because they’re rich in nutrients, including fiber and potassium. They also give this beet smoothie its gorgeous, vibrant pink color.
Yes, definitely, the peel is inedible.
Yes, I often keep these on hand just to make this smoothie. Just make sure they’re plain and not pickled.
Yes! Cooked, frozen beets work very well in smoothies. I suggest cutting the cooked beets into smaller pieces before freezing them so they’re easier to blend.
Yes! This recipe is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients that support heart health, energy levels, and digestion.
Yep, use dairy-free milk and yogurt.
The beet flavor is very mild in this smoothie. The banana, berries, vanilla Greek yogurt, and honey balance out the earthy flavor of the beets and make the smoothie taste sweet and fruity.
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Beet Smoothie Recipe
Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (almond milk, whole milk, etc).
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt*
- 8 ounces beets (cooked, about 1 cup)
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, etc. Use red berries to keep it pink)
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of a high power blender (vitamix).
- Blend, starting on low speed & quickly increase to high.
- Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Almond milk. Choose your favorite milk – coconut, whole milk, 2% etc.
- Beets. I opt for cooked beets because I prefer their flavor. You can use raw, peeled beets if you’d prefer.
- Vanilla greek yogurt. instead of using vanilla yogurt you can use use ½ cup regular Greek yogurt, 3 Tablespoons honey and ½ tsp vanilla.
- Frozen banana. since the beets aren’t frozen, you need to use frozen fruit for a thick creamy smoothie.
- Frozen berries. Use red berries to keep it pink like strawberries and raspberries. Or you can use blueberries or blackberries but they will change the color.
- Honey. If you don’t like sweet smoothies you can omit, or add to taste. Maple syrup also works.
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon vanllia protein powder or collagen protein powder
- 1 cup of greens (spinach, kale, etc)
- Bee pollen
- Ground flaxseed
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
