Trade your second coffee for this vibrant beetroot latte―frothy, vanilla-kissed, and spiced with cinnamon. Beets naturally increase nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and improve circulation. Blend them with protein powder, and you’ve got a cozy drink that doubles as muscle fuel.
Silky smooth!
For the smoothest texture, use a soft, roasted, or steamed beet. If you only have raw beets, grate them finely before blending to avoid a gritty latte.
This recipe was originally published in the January 2026 issue of alive magazine.
Hot Pink Protein Latte
Ingredients
- 1/2 small beet, cooked and peeled
- 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened coconut milk, or milk of choice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) maple syrup, optional
Directions
01
In blender, blend beet, milk, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, and maple syrup, if using, until smooth.
02
Pour into small saucepan and gently heat over medium until steaming, but do not allow it to boil.
03
Using hand-held frother or whisk, stir mixture vigorously in pan to create foam. Alternatively, pour mixture into jar with tight lid and shake for 30 seconds until foam forms.
04
Pour into a mug and enjoy warm.
Corinne Quesnel is a Vancouver-based photographer, recipe developer, and health writer. She creates visually stunning, nutritious recipes, blending her passion for food and wellness with creative flair.
