Strawberry Beet Recovery Smoothie

A pretty pink smoothie with cooked beet for natural nitrates — great after a workout.

Total 5 min
Prep 5 min
Cook None
Serves 2
Level Easy
Type Smoothie
Quick & EasyNo-CookPlant-BasedGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Beets are rich in dietary nitrates that support blood flow, while hemp seeds add complete plant protein.
Beets →Hemp Seeds →Nitric Oxide →

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add almond milk and the cooked beet to the blender and blend until the beet is fully broken down.
  2. Add strawberries, banana, and hemp seeds.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and uniform pink.
  4. Pour and drink within 30 minutes of a workout for the best recovery benefit.

Tips

  • Buy pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed beets to skip the roasting step entirely.

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