This simple, delicious 4-ingredient beet smoothie contains nutritious, tangy kefir, cherries and prunes for more natural sweetness and creaminess. Enjoy as part of a healthy breakfast or snack anytime.
This beet smoothie with cherries and kefir is a delicious, healthy way to start your day. I used frozen cherries so the smoothie doesn’t need to be chilled before serving. Plus it can be enjoyed any time, not just when cherries are in season. Cherries are tangy and sweet, which makes them ideal to pair with earthy tasting beetroot.
I am a huge fan of beetroot but until now I’ve only used it boiled, braised or roasted. Never raw. Raw beetroot is quite tough so it doesn’t necessarily make the best salad ingredient. But it works in a smoothie!
How to make beetroot smoothie taste delicious
Beetroot has a sweet but also earthy flavour so it’s a good idea to pair it with sweet fruit. This is especially important in a smoothie where you use raw beets. I chose to use cherries along with the beets as they are intensely sweet and really improve the flavour of the raw beetroot. I used frozen cherries so the smoothie does not need to be chilled before serving!
I added a handful of prunes into this beetroot smoothie for more natural sweetness and rich and creamy consistency.
If you are a fan of beetroot try it also with citrus fruit, such as oranges and lemons (see for example red cabbage juice with beetroot and orange, as well as quinoa beets salad with orange and capers).
Equipment you’ll need
- Kitchen scale/measuring cup
- Chopping board, knife and vegetable peeler
- Blender
- Bottle/jar for storing leftovers
How to make beet smoothie
1. Prepare the ingredients.
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2. Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree until silky smooth.
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3. Enjoy chilled.
Beet smoothie with kefir
Not only is kefir delicious it is also super nutritious. 100 ml of kefir contains only 3 g of fat and 3.9 g sugar. It contains a substantial amount of protein and important minerals such as phosphorus, potassium and calcium, as well as vitamins. It’s been around for 2 thousand years (believed to have originated in the Caucasus) and it’s finally becoming popular in the western hemisphere (about time!).
Kefir is one of the most delicious dairy products I know. It tastes fantastic on its own, is smooth and creamy, less acidic than yogurt, and with a touch of fizz, which really adds to its appeal. It goes really well with the sweet, earthy beetroot, adding a little tang and creaminess to the smoothie.
Top tips
- You can use either fresh or frozen ingredients.
- Sweetness: This beet smoothie is quite sweet but you can play around with the ingredients to add even more sweetness: use more cherries and/or prunes. You could also add a little maple syrup into the mixture.
- Consistency: This beetroot smoothie is quite thick but you can change the consistency by adding a splash of almond milk, coconut water, apple or orange juice.
- If you can’t get kefir use natural yogurt (not thick) or buttermilk.
- I recommend using a powerful blender so that your smoothie isn’t grainy.
- Refrigerate your leftover smoothie in a bottle/jar for up to 2 days.
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- Quinoa Raspberry Smoothie Bowl with Prunes
Check out also this collection of 18 healthy, easy vegetable breakfast recipes!
Keep in touch
If you make this beetroot smoothie I’d love to know how it turned out for you. Did you add prunes into the mixture? Let me know in the comments below, thanks:)
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Beet Smoothie with Cherries and Kefir
Ingredients
- 140 g beetroot peeled, cubed
- 180 g frozen cherries (6.35 oz)
- 260 ml kefir
- 10 prunes
Instructions
- To make the smoothie place all the ingredients in your blender and puree until silky smooth. Keep refrigerated in a bottle or jar. Consume within 2 days.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen ingredients.
- Sweetness: This beet smoothie is quite sweet but you can play around with the ingredients to add even more sweetness: use more cherries and/or prunes. You could also add a little maple syrup into the mixture.
- Consistency: This beetroot smoothie is quite thick but you can change the consistency by adding a splash of almond milk, coconut water, apple or orange juice.
- If you can't get kefir use natural yogurt (not thick) or buttermilk.
- I recommend using a powerful blender so that your smoothie isn’t grainy.
- Refrigerate your leftover smoothie in a bottle/jar for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
RECIPE LINK PARTIES
I am bringing this beetroot smoothie with cherries and kefir to #CookBlogShare. Also sharing with G2BGF and Fiesta Friday, co-hosted by Suzanne @ apuginthekitchen and Kat @ Kat’s 9 Lives.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
What a gorgeous looking smoothie…it have a vibrant color
Thank you Lathiya, beet is great for adding lots of colour!
I absolutely love the idea if this Kefir smoothie, I make my own dairy free kefir with water and molasses sugar.I really want to make the dairy free version using coconut milk as I know it grows far more bacteria and is supposed to taste amazing…this smoothie has given me the kick I needed to make it now, the colours are awesome! Thank you for linking up with #Got2bGF Monika xxx
You are welcome Rebecca! Coconut kefir sounds amazing, I am sure it’s delicious, I haven’t seen any in the shops though, I wonder if anyone makes it… I’ll look into making my own.
Beautiful and healthful!! Thank you for bringing to the party!!
Thank you! Happy FF!
I haven’t tried beetroot in a smoothie yet but it sounds delicious and especially with the apple and cherries to make it a little sweeter. It’s one of those vegetables that I like but I don’t really use very often. I need to make an effort to try this though.
Thanks Corina, it does go well with the fruit.
I have tried beetroot raw in juices and it’s one of the few things I really don’t like. I find it too overpowering and earthy. But I wonder if I would prefer it in a smoothie, with more sweeter/creamy flavours like yours – I imagine they temper the flavour of the beetroot and stop it being so overpowering. Must try and find out! Eb x
I agree beetroot can be a little overpowering, but this smoothie has a pretty mild beetroot flavour, you’d like it:)
Never tasted Kafir witll try this recipe. Thanks for paosting to Fiesta Friday. Happy New Year !
Kefir is yummy, try it! Happy New Year to you too!
this is the best smoothie I have had this year
This smoothie is so pretty! I enjoy smoothies often, and I will have to consider making a pink smoothie in the near future! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Thank you! I love colour in my food, which is why beetroot is one of my favourite vegetables.
I like the sound of this. Im really getting a bit of a taste for Kafir,
Happy New Year and thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare.
Thank you Jacqui, Happy New Year to you too!