The quirky beet is a vegetable that people either love or loathe. Perhaps it’s the beet’s odd bulbous shape with a skinny tail or the distinguishable “earthy” taste that cause people to rejoice with glee or cringe in horror, but the humble beetroot tends to get a bad rap.
DO BEETS TASTE LIKE DIRT?
Do you feel like you are crunching on dirt every time you eat beets? You aren’t alone! Beets have a distinctly “earthy” taste that many unenthused beet eaters passionately compare to eating dirt. No. You aren’t eating dirt (unless you didn’t wash your beets and are munching on them straight out of the soil); however, when eating beets, you are enjoying a natural organic compound called “GEOSMIN” that is found in beetroots, mushrooms, and other vegetables which creates a somewhat earthy taste.
WHY EAT BEETS?
Beets are filled with superhero nutrients! If you want to enjoy the incredible health benefits that beets offer, such as boosted immunity, balanced blood pressure, increased circulation, improved cognitive function, and even increased libido, eating beets on a regular basis is absolutely worth it!
Drinking fruit and veggie (especially beets) smoothies for health is a fabulous way to add more fiber and nutrients to your diet.
ADDING BEETS TO SMOOTHIES
If you aren’t a super fan of beets, adding them raw or cooked to smoothies is a brilliant way to enjoy the amazing benefits in a tasty “disguised” way. The beautiful beet can be eaten from root to leaf; however, beets tend to have the strongest taste when eaten raw. Roasting and cooking beets brings out the beetroot’s natural sweetness, so adding cooked beets to your smoothies is a marvelous way to start enjoying more beets. Pair beets with citrus, apples, or berries to mask the “earthy” taste in smoothies. Using coconut or almond milk also neutralizes the beet’s distinct flavor, and adding delicious powders like raw cacao or pitaya also pair wonderfully with the beet.
Also, did you know there are different varieties of beets? If you aren’t a fan of the earthy red beet taste, look for Golden (Yellow) Beets. They are naturally sweet, contain less levels of geosmin, and still contain fabulous nutrients! Plus - Golden (Yellow) Beets may be easier to “hide” in smoothies for reluctant beet eaters in your family.
Start your BEET SMOOTHIE routine with these 10+ Deliciously Healthy Smoothies (That Don’t Taste Like Dirt)!
10+ UNBELIEVABLY TASTY BEET SMOOTHIES THAT DON’T TASTE LIKE DIRT
VANILLA BEET FREEKSHAKE by Veggie Desserts
In this healthier mega milkshake, made with fruit and vegetables, the beetroot gives it a wonderful purple color. The beetroot maintains a subtle flavor that pairs marvelously with the vanilla! GET THE RECIPE.
BLUEBERRY BEET SMOOTHIE by Savory Lotus
But even if you’re not totally sold on eating beets, you will want to give this tasty smoothie a try! The combo of blueberries and beets is a perfect blend of sweet and tart. GET THE RECIPE.
BLOOD ORANGE BEET SMOOTHIE by A Cookie Named Desire
Get your drink on with this blood orange beet smoothie. It’s sweet and earthy and full of everything good for you in one gorgeous glass. The perfect healthy smoothie recipe to start your day. GET THE RECIPE.
RED BEET SMOOTHIE by Cooktoria
A delicious and healthy smoothie made with bananas, beets, pineapple, and yogurt. Perfect for breakfast, or as an afternoon treat. GET THE RECIPE.
BEET BERRY SMOOTHIE by Salt and Lavender
This vibrantly delicious beet and berry smoothie is the perfect easy and nourishing snack or healthy addition to your breakfast! Beets and berries are a delightful combination, perfectly paired. GET THE RECIPE.
BEET CRANBERRY ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE by Just Beet It
This Cranberry Beet Smoothie is the most delightful blend of tart cranberries, creamy banana, and earthy beet with a hint of citrus. GET THE RECIPE.
VEGAN BEET, BLACKBERRY, AND CACAO SMOOTHIE by Just Beet It
This decadently delicious Beet, Blackberry, and Raw Cacao Smoothie is scrumptious in every way. Plus - it’s packed with nutrition to boost your mind and energy! GET THE RECIPE.
BEET SMOOTHIE by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
If you don’t like beets, but want the health benefits, this is a great recipe for you too, as it’s easy to mask much of the beet flavor. GET THE RECIPE.
GOLDEN BEET, ORANGE, AND TURMERIC SMOOTHIE (VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE) by Just Beet It
This Golden Beet, Orange, and Turmeric Smoothie is a refreshing blend of flavors. These ingredients blend so harmoniously, the beets are perfectly disguised! GET THE RECIPE.
“BEET IT UP” BEET SMOOTHIE “ by Simple Healthy Kitchen
The combination of strawberries, medjool dates, coconut and coconut water with a touch of vanilla soften the earthy taste of beets. GET THE RECIPE.
BEET AND POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIE by Joy Food Sunshine
This Beet and Pomegranate Smoothie with spinach is a beautiful and healthy breakfast recipe that utilizes the best winter produce. Plus - it is paleo and vegan with zero refined sugar! GET THE RECIPE.
BEET COCONUT DREAM SMOOTHIE by Dishing Up The Dirt
This vibrant pink smoothie disguises the beets distinct “earthy” taste when deliciously mixed with coconut milk, dates, and a few spices! Vegan and paleo-friendly, this beet smoothie is creamy, nutritious, and tasty. GET THE RECIPE.
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