Beet Berry Pomegranate Juice Smoothie

This beet berry pomegranate juice smoothie is a fantastic way to get kids to eat beets and enjoy it. Or freeze to make popsicles for a healthy treat.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 to 4

Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

3/4 cup (180ml) unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/4 cup (60ml) filtered water
1 medium purple beet, peeled and steamed
1 cup (160g) frozen raspberries
1 cup (120g) frozen cherries
1 teaspoon minced ginger, plus more to taste

optional boosters

1 tablespoon pomegranate powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of Celtic sea salt (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon probiotic powder (see notes)

Instructions

Throw all of the ingredients into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth. Tweak ginger to taste, if using.
Serve immediately, or freeze in popsicle molds for 24 hours.

Recipe Notes

*Probiotic Powder - I add 1/2 teaspoon of probiotic powder to all smoothies to replenish stores of healthy bacteria for immunity, digestion, detox, and to balance the acidic effects of high-sugar fruits and other sweeteners. The really potent probiotics require refrigeration. If you have capsules, break the shell and release the powder. Unsweetened probiotic-rich liquids like kefirs (water, coconut water, milk varieties) or kombucha make wonderful health-promoting additions to shakes, too.

*Celtic Sea Salt - I add a pinch (or more) of this alkalizing, mineral-rich salt to all smoothies to boost the natural flavor of fruits and veggies; temper the acidity of sweet fruits and sweeteners; stimulate the lymphatic system; replenish electrolytes; aid digestion; and help the body access energy. I do not recommend adding common table salt which is generally heated to extreme temperatures, iodized, bleached, processed, and refined. This salt does not have the same benefits. If you have a health condition that requires you to limit your sodium intake consult your doctor before adding salt to your smoothies.