This smoothie is not only gorgeous due to the bright pink color of the beets, but is super filling and nutrient-packed. Beets (particularly beet juice) has been known to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in athletes, so give it a try!

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup water or almond milk 

1 cup cauliflower

½ cup strawberry

½ frozen banana 

½ cup cooked beets

¼ cup frozen coconut

2 tbsp sunflower/cashew butter

1 scoop vanilla protein 

DIRECTIONS

Add liquid first followed by remaining ingredients. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until completely combined. Serve in a glass jar or cup.

By Kate Velasquez