Red Velvet Smoothie

By Jen Paleracio | May 9, 2017

Beets has a very earthy flavor, but it contains important nutrients and helps lower your blood pressure, fight cancer, and inflammation. According to Dr. Axe – beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber and essential minerals like potassium (essential for healthy nerve and muscle function) read more…

Today I made this wonderful Red Velvet Smoothie, I added my favorite fruits and dates. Date is a natural sweetener, just add them to any smoothie or eat it by itself. It’s the best cure for the nagging sweet tooth. So before you grab a candy bar…think of dates!

 

 

Recipe

 

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 small beet
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 4 dates
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon protein powder I use Natural Citizen (see link below)
  • 1 cup coconut milk divided

Instructions
 

  • In a blender add the spinach, 1/2 cup coconut milk. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients. Blend on medium speed for 20 seconds then turn the speed to high, blend until smooth. 
  • Option: add 1 tablespoon or a scoop of vegan protein powder. I use Natural Citizen (click the image below to learn more) 

I use The Natural Citizen for my protein powder

Organic Vegan Protein Powder

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