Beet Apple Smoothie
As one of nature’s sweetest vegetables, beets are a perfect contender for winter smoothies with plenty of visual appeal. If using a less powerful blender, you may want to use cooked and cooled beets.
Stealth health
It’s true: an apple a day may help keep the doctor at bay. A recent Journal of Functional Foods study found that polyphenol antioxidants in apples can reduce levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, a particularly heart-hampering form of cholesterol.
1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
1 small beet, peeled and quartered
1 apple, quartered
2 Tbsp (30 mL) walnuts
1/2 in (1.25 cm) piece fresh ginger
Place orange juice, yogurt, beet, apple, walnuts, ginger, and 3 ice cubes in blender container and blend until smooth. If needed, add a touch more orange juice to help with blending.
Serves 1.
Each serving contains: 318 calories; 11 g protein; 10 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 50 g total carbohydrates (38 g sugars, 5 g fibre); 140 mg sodium
source: "Whip It Good", alive #388, February 2015
Beet Apple Smoothie
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
