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Naturally sweet and full of flavour, this Cinnamon Spiced Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl is a quick, easy and nourishing breakfast, snack or brunch topping.
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Offering an earthy and naturally sweet flavour with a touch of warmth, beets, berries, and cinnamon make a scrumptious combination that's delicious on its own, topped with granola or served with pancakes, waffles and crêpes.
What Makes this Recipe Healthy?
Full of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, both berries and beets are nutritious whole foods to include in a well-rounded diet. This Cinnamon Spiced Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl is full of nourishing whole food ingredients and no added sugar.
Health Benefits
Supports detoxification. Beets offer properties that can both stimulate and protect the liver. Their high fibre content also helps rid the body of toxins and excess hormones.
Antioxidant-rich. We all know colourful foods are high in antioxidants. So, of course, beets are no exception. Their deep red colour comes from the powerful, gut-loving antioxidant betacyanin.
Heart healthy. Beet fibre can help to lower cholesterol levels.
Blood sugar balancing. Beets and cinnamon are known for their positive effects on blood sugar levels and insulin uptake. Plus, this recipe is free of added sugar!
Gut-loving. Beet fibre and the antioxidant betacyanin are known for their positive effects on colon health.
Vitamin and mineral-rich. This recipe is full of nourishing ingredients that are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and A, folic acid, manganese and potassium.
Seasonal Benefits
Spring is a great time to support the liver and detoxification system with foods like beetroot.
Summer is the perfect time to use fresh seasonal berries!
Autumn and winter can be a great time to nourish the body with hearty beetroot, healthy fats and warming cinnamon.
How to Make A Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl
Requiring simple whole-food ingredients and just a few minutes, this smoothie bowl is both easy and versatile. Follow the steps below or watch the video!
What You Will Need
Equipment
- A blender is required for this recipe.
- A vegetable Peeler is needed to peel the beet.
- A chef's knife is best for chopping beets.
- Measuring cups and spoons for accuracy.
Ingredients
- Raw beetroot is key, providing an earthy yet sweet and refreshing flavour that doesn't overpower.
- Mixed berries are the next key ingredient, offering the juicy, tarty sweetness we all know and love.
- Ground Cinnamon adds natural sweetness and a warming touch that helps to marry earthy beetroot with tart berries.
- Banana adds a little more natural sweetness and acts as a thickener.
- Avocado further acts as a thickener, giving this smoothie bowl its delicious consistency. It also adds a nourishing boost with healthy fats and essential amino acids.
- Homemade coconut milk is my top choice for this smoothie bowl. It adds a refreshing tropical twist with healthy fats and natural sweetness. However, any milk will work. You can even use water if you're in a pinch!
- A squeeze of lemon adds a refreshing touch and a little vitamin C. Plus, it enhances the beautiful magenta hue.
- Camu camu powder (optional) adds a boost of vitamin C and a deliciously subtle fruity flavour.
Step 1: Peel & Chop
First, peel and chop a medium-sized beet or two small. I find chopping them into 1-inch cubes works best for blending.
Step 2: Blend
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds in a good blender. If it jams, use a tamper or spatula to press it down and break up any chunks. You can also add an extra splash of milk to help it along.
Step 3: Top & Serve
Once the ingredients have blended into a smooth consistency, pour into serving bowls. Top with granola, hemp hearts, shredded coconut, cacao nibs or your favourite nuts and seeds.
My Top Tips
Raw beetroot is the trick to delicious beet smoothies and smoothie bowls. Avoid using cooked or canned beets, as they will overpower the flavour and can throw off the texture.
Use organic berries to reduce exposure to toxins and chemicals. Berries tend to be high on EWG's Dirty Dozen list. So, it is ideal to choose organic, use homegrown or wild (gathered from clean areas).
Substitutions & Variations
Make it slurpable. You can easily turn this smoothie bowl into a slurpable smoothie by adding more milk. Slowly add more until it reaches your desired consistency. I find no more than one extra cup does the trick without compromising the flavour.
Serve as a topping. This scrumptious smoothie bowl can double as a fruit topping! I love serving it with brunch to use as a crêpe filling or smothering over pancakes and waffles.
Add extra nutrients. Make your Beetroot Smoothie Bowl even more nutritious by adding your favourite superfood powder. This recipe does call for camu powder. However, there are plenty of other nutrient-dense powders you can swap it out for.
FAQs
No. Unfortunately, cooked beets do not taste good in smoothies and smoothie bowls. Raw beets offer the best flavour and consistency.
To maintain consistency, the banana can be substituted with another half avocado or about ¼ quarter cup of yogurt. Extra berries, a couple of dates, apple sauce, a teaspoon of honey or a splash of fruit juice can be used to replace the natural sweetness the banana provides.
You can use any berry to replace mixed berries. My favourites to use are strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
Recipe Highlights
Friendly for most diets. This smoothie bowl is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-rich or dairy-free.
Antioxidant-rich. Thanks to the beets, berries and avocado, this smoothie bowl is full of antioxidants.
Supports detoxification. Beets are a great food to support the detoxification system.
No added sugar. Between the berries, beets and banana, this smoothie bowl doesn't require any added sugar or sweetener!
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Cinnamon Spiced Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl
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Instructions
- First, peel and chop a medium-sized beet or two small. I find chopping them into 1-inch cubes works best for blending.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds. If it jams, use a tamper or spatula to press it down and break up any chunks. You can also add an extra splash of milk to help it along.
- Once the ingredients have blended into a smooth consistency, pour into serving bowls. Top with granola, hemp hearts, shredded coconut, cacao nibs or your favourite nuts and seeds.
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