As I was picking basil in our garden yesterday, I noticed that there were some beets we had not pulled up yet. I had been craving something nourishing, so I pulled them and brought them into the house. Since just my daughter and I were home for the evening, I decided to make us a smoothie. It was a rainy evening–perfect for a bright, cheerful, nutrient-rich smoothie. Because I do not have a vitamix or the equivalent, I needed to soften the beets before I blended them, so I simmered them on the stove (washed but unpeeled) for about 15 minutes. When the beets were fork-tender, I was able to easily peel them and put them in the blender with a banana, some yogurt, and a splash of cranberry juice. (The amounts of the ingredients are included in the recipe posted below.) This smoothie was just what we needed: creamy, soothing, and 
nutritious. Beets are well-known for their abundance of vitamin C, folate (a form of vitamin B), and minerals such as manganese, potassium, and magnesium. And anything that is naturally such a beautiful, bright color has to be good for your body and your soul. If you have some beets and are wondering what to do with them, this smoothie is a delicious option.
What a beautiful color and I bet it is delicious too..;)
Thank you–it is delicious.:)
Gorgeous color 🙂
Thank you!