Beet and Orange Smoothie Bowl / Vegan
This beet orange smoothie bowl is a joy to wake up to. It’s loaded with fiber, immune-boosting vitamin C, and plant-based protein. Best of all, it tastes like a dessert for breakfast and is vegan and gluten-free!
I really never get tired of eating green smoothie bowls, but sometimes you just want to eat something pink. Like deep, antioxidant-rich, jump start your day pink; the vibrant pink color that can only come from beets. That’s the time for The Beet Party Smoothie Bowl. Vegan, loaded with fiber, immune-boosting vitamin C, and plant-based protein, this beet orange smoothie bowl is a joy to wake up to.
You might be wondering if beets actually taste good in smoothie bowls. I promise, you really can’t taste the earthiness of the beets when paired with a “bossy” ingredient like orange. Cooking the beets also brings out their natural sweetness. When paired with sweet fruit and creamy beans, this beet orange smoothie bowl tastes like a healthy dessert for breakfast.
I love taking advantage of the long beet season by buying beets in bulk at the farmer’s market and tucking them away in the freezer for later use. Then when I need to get my pink on, I can whip up a tasty Beet Party Smoothie Bowl. Hello morning!
Why I enjoy this vegan beet orange smoothie bowl so much:
Gorgeous pink color
Great way to “sneak” in more veggies
Protein-rich and filling from the beans
Immune boosting and loaded with antioxidants
Naturally sweet and creamy
Ingredients for The Beet Party Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
1½ cups of white beans (one 15oz can) drained and well rinsed
2 large ripe bananas
1/3 cup (2.6 oz.) of full-fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can)
1/3 cup (2.6 oz.) of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon of orange zest (organic if available)
1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt
2 large medjool dates, pitted
1 cup of steamed and cooled beet slices
Orange slices, fresh berries, and your favorite granola for topping
Makes 2-3 bowls.
Method for Making for The Beet Party Smoothie Bowl
Steps 1-2:
1. If using canned beans, drain and thoroughly rinse the beans to avoid a beany taste. One 15 oz. can is approximately 1½ cups. If you have cooked dried beans, measure out 1½ cups.
2. Add the beans, bananas, and coconut milk to a blender container, followed by the orange juice and zest, salt, dates, and beets.
Step 3:
3. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
Step 4:
4. Scoop the vibrant pink mixture, which will be the consistency of thick pancake batter, into two or three bowls and top with orange slices, fresh berries and cacao nibs.
Enjoy as a vitamin rich breakfast or a sweetly satisfying and healthy snack!
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Beet and Orange Smoothie Bowl / Vegan
Ingredients
Instructions
- If using canned beans, drain and thoroughly rinse the beans to avoid a beany taste. One 15 oz. can is approximately 1½ cups. If you have cooked dried beans, measure out 1½ cups.
- Add the beans, bananas, and coconut milk to a blender container, followed by the orange juice and zest, salt, dates, and beets.
- Securely attach the lid to your container and blend until creamy, starting at low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
- Scoop the vibrant pink mixture, which will be the consistency of thick pancake batter, into two or three bowls and top with orange slices, fresh berries, and cacao nibs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
338.42Fat (grams)
6.81Sat. Fat (grams)
5.54Carbs (grams)
63.87Fiber (grams)
10.05Net carbs
53.82Sugar (grams)
29.13Protein (grams)
11.30Sodium (milligrams)
138.40Cholesterol (grams)
0.00Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
