Heart Healthy Smoothie Recipe

ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS

• 1 beet
• 1 frozen banana (you can you fresh too)
• I cup of spinach (or kale)
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk ( give or take, based on preference)

Directions

1. Wash and peel beet. Cut up in pieces
2. Cut up banana
3. Measure out a cup of greens
4. Measure out your unsweetened nondairy milk
5. Throw everything in a blender. I personally use the NutriBullet 
6. Enjoy!!!

The almighty beet. You either love them or hate them. Personally I like them…I eat them raw. My husband on the other hand has a few choice words about the beet. 

This recipe masks what he calls “dirt” taste, i call earthy flavor. The frozen banana works perfectly. Feel free to add more fruit or vegetables to it. This is just a solid base for a great start to your day.

9 benefits of Beets

1. Lowers Blood Pressure- Beets have high levels of nitrates, which helps reduce blood pressure. Lowering your risk of heart disease
2. Low in calories. High in nutrients
3. Helps fight inflammation
4. Helps improve digestive health due to its high fiber content
5. Improves brain health because of improved circulation
6. Anticancer properties
7. May help you lose weight. They help keep you full because of their high fiber/ water content
8. Improved athletic performance
9. High in vitamin C

What I love about this smoothie is that the ingredients are simple, affordable, and readily available.

This smoothie is creamy and sweet. The banana gives it the texture and taste of a milkshake, without the guilt. It is also perfect for breakfast, or a mid afternoon pick me up! My toddler even loves it… she grabs for my husbands smoothie with her own straw. 

Aside from it being tasty… it is loaded with antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory benefits.

If you want extra health points, put in a tablespoon of chia or hemp seeds in there. The protein will help fill you up, and give you a great start to your day.

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My Husband's Heart Healthy Smoothie Recipe

The almighty beet. You either love them or hate them. Personally I like them...I can eat them raw. My husband on the other hand has a few choice words about the beet. This recipe masks what he calls “dirt” taste, i call earthy flavor. The frozen banana works perfectly. Feel free to add more fruit or vegetable to it. This is just a solid base for a great start to your day.

Author: Rochelle Stivers

Cuisine: American

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 2 cups

Prep time:  5 mins

Total time:  5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 beet
• 1 frozen banana (you can you fresh too)
• I cup of spinach (or kale)
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk ( give or take, based on preference)

Instructions

1. Wash and peel beet. Cut up in pieces
2. Cut up banana
3. Measure out a cup of greens
4. Measure out you nondairy milk
5. Throw everything in blender. I personally use the Nutribullet
6. Enjoy!!!

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