Beets are gorgeous, and when you roast them, they develop a pleasant, sweet flavor. They're versatile---you can add roasted beets to salads, eat them as a side dish, and even "weave" them into meatballs---and they add a deep red color to our family-pleasing smoothies.
Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup 100% mixed berry juice
½ cup strawberry 2% Greek yogurt
½ of a small, roasted beet (3 ounces)
½ banana, preferably frozen
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Place the strawberries, juice, yogurt, beet, banana, chia seeds, and honey in a blender, and blend until well combined.
Pour into individual glasses and serve with a straw.
Notes
Other nutrients in this smoothie include antioxidants as well as 110% vitamin C, 10% calcium, and 10% iron.