Desserts
Raspberry Beet Smoothie
This bright, colorful Raspberry Beet Smoothie is loaded with flavor and protein thanks to a secret ingredient that makes the
- Serves 1 smoothie
- Prep 5 minutes
- Total 5 minutes
If you’re looking for a rich, delicious, and healthy smoothie to kick off your new healthy eating goals, you’re going to LOVE this smoothie.
It is bright, sweet, and full of flavor – and a great way to get kids to eat beets!
We’re adding a secret ingredient to power-pack this smoothie with even more calcium and protein – cottage cheese!
I know what you’re thinking….. cottage cheese?!
Yes, we really are using cottage cheese to thicken this smoothie, and you won’t believe the incredibly rich, smooth texture it gives to this smoothie – and keeps it healthy with lots of protein!
I hope you love this smoothie as much as we do.
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Favorites like baked pork tenderloin, easy baked lemon garlic cod, air fryer French fries, shrimp and asparagus skillet, vegan taco skillet, and ranch chicken thighs are all favorites my family loves that are loaded with whole, fresh ingredients.
What Are Healthy Smoothie Additions?
If you’re looking to increase your nutrition in your smoothies, check out some of our favorites below.
- Hemp protein
- Collagen
- Agave
- Whey protein isolate
These additions can up your fiber, protein, and nutrient intake – and work fabulously in this rich and milkshake-like smoothie!
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Recipe FAQs
Adding cottage cheese to a smoothie gives it a rich, thick texture like a milkshake – without compromising the nutrition!
We prefer to use pre-prepped beets, found in your grocer’s produce fridges (usually right next to the fresh herb boxes) so there is no cleanup and less bitter flavor from the beets.
If using raw beets, chop them to prevent your blender from getting stuck.
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The recipe
Raspberry Beet Smoothies
Say goodbye to classic smoothies, this one is coming in with a BANG! A tantalizing blend of raspberries, beets, and lemon juice – plus cottage cheese – the key to the CREAMIEST tasting smoothies EVER! I swear it's not weird! Honey, flax, collagen, and milk of choice round out this vibrant and delicious smoothie!
- Serves 1 smoothie
- Prep 5 minutes
- Total 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup steam cooked or raw beets (diced if using raw)
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons ground flax meal (optional)
- 1 scoop collagen powder (optional)
- 1 scoop hemp fiber powder
- 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar (optional)
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
- 2
Scrape down the sides if needed halfway through.
- 3
Pour into a glass and serve with a straw.
Notes
Steam cooked beats will blend quicker and easier, however raw can definitely be used, just be sure to dice them before adding to the blender. ¼ to ? cup beet juice may also be used instead. Using frozen raspberries helps to thicken the smoothie without watering it down. Cottage cheese does not add any flavor to the smoothie, but it’s packed with protein and makes this smoothie slightly creamy. Greek yogurt could be used instead, but I prefer cottage cheese. You can use any kind of milk in this recipe, dairy, nut, oat, soy, etc. Honey may be substituted for maple syrup, agave, or left out. You can really add any “extras” you want to this smoothie, just avoid heavily flavored additions like protein powder. Apple cider vinegar gives this smoothie a nice zing and can take it to “juice bar” level, and it really tastes delicious – think pickled beets/raspberry vinaigrette – it’s different, but really good! A banana may be added to this smoothie for thickness and sweetness. 2 tablespoons of oatmeal may be added for thickness.
Equipment
- Vital Proteins Collagen Powder Supplement Hydrolyzed Peptides – Non-GMO, Dairy&Gluten Free Unflavored 10oz
- Wild Soil Honey, Distinct and Superior to Organic, Probiotic, Raw, Unpasteurized, USA Honey
- Nutiva Organic, Cold-Processed Hemp Protein from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Canadian Hempseed, 15 G, 16 Ounces
Nutrition
- Serving1 g
- Calories556 kcal
- Carbohydrates66 g
- Protein31 g
- Fat23 g
- Saturated Fat4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat16 g
- Cholesterol19 mg
- Sodium391 mg
- Fiber19 g
- Sugar37 g
Questions
Will cottage cheese give my smoothie a weird texture?
Adding cottage cheese to a smoothie gives it a rich, thick texture like a milkshake – without compromising the nutrition!
Can I use pre-cooked beets in smoothies?
We prefer to use pre-prepped beets, found in your grocer’s produce fridges (usually right next to the fresh herb boxes) so there is no cleanup and less bitter flavor from the beets. If using raw beets, chop them to prevent your blender from getting stuck.
