Strawberry and Beet Smoothie

Really tasty way to boost my nutrition when I'm struggling with solid foods

Nice flavor.

Very lovely!

I really enjoyed the blend of flavors! I added protein powder as well to have after my workout :)

Can I ask why cooked beetroot and not raw?

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2024, 6:29 p.m.

Hey friend! Using cooked beetroot makes it easier to blend smoothly and gives a slightly sweeter, mellow flavour compared to raw beets. Raw beets can be a bit tougher and more earthy in taste 🙂

Super yummy!

I used peanut butter instead of almond butter and substituted kale with kale sprouts and it was still delicious!

Love the earthy , but also bright flavor !

Just made it! Really good, great ratio of ingredients to liquid.

Do you have the measurement for the beets? Sometimes my grocery store has very big beets and sometimes tiny beets. Would be helpful to have that. Thank you!

PUL Team - Feb. 1, 2024, 12:25 a.m.

Hey there, Maria, thanks for the feedback. We're exploring adding weights to some vegetables on recipes in the future 🤗 In the meantime, our beets are around 100 grams!

maria - Feb. 2, 2024, 6:51 p.m.

Thank you! This helps a lot 😊 a little more doesn’t hurt but is good to know an approximation

I loved it! My 2 year old did as well. I didn’t have almond butter so I substituted with sunflower butter. I’m definitely making this one again.

PUL Team - Jan. 12, 2024, 12:32 a.m.

Woohoo! So thrilled to hear, Nancy, thank you 😃

Delicious! I was afraid it would be too sweet but it was just right. So creamy and yummy.

It was easy to make, but the combination of fruits and veggies did not work for my palette. There was no harmony and the aftertaste was too off😖. I was sad that this recipe does not work for me, as I have tried many of your smoothie recipes with beetroot and/or spinach with good smoothie bowl experiences.

PUL Team - Dec. 19, 2023, 4:11 a.m.

Hey Louise! We're sad that this particular combination didn't suit your taste buds, especially considering your positive experiences with our other smoothie recipes.

In case it helps, kale can contribute to a bitter taste, especially if the fibrous stems are not entirely removed. Ensuring you use only the tender leaves might help balance the flavours and give a smoother aftertaste. Taste preferences can indeed vary too, so we hope you continue to enjoy our other smoothie recipes more 😊

It does feel like you are drinking a PB&J due to the earthiness the beet brings. A nice way to switch up a morning smoothie!

Sooo good!

Had to use frozen spinach instead of kale but the smoothie turned out great and was very filling. Loved the taste of the yogurt in combination with the berries and the earthy taste of the beet. Will definitely try this recipe again to see how it turns out with the kale:)

PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2023, 5:35 a.m.

Yay we're so happy the smoothie was enjoyed with spinach! Tahnk you, Helay 🤗

I think this smoothie will depend a lot upon what ingredients you personally use and if you’re someone that’s okay with a strong vegetable-y after taste. I followed the recipe and my smoothie turned out a really nasty color and smelled so strong of kale haha. But it doesn’t bother me because I shove kale in my smoothies all the time. I think if you want the prettier pink color, use fresh beets if your blender can handle it and little less kale. I also used Tuscan kale and wonder if I should’ve used a different variety.

In the end I liked it because I like all the wholesome ingredients used which I’m always wanting to find more combos like this!!! I don’t want all fruit smoothies all the time or just a handful of spinach added to it. I like seeing more vegetable variety.

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2023, 7:02 p.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the smoothie, Amanda! Any variety of kale will do, though Tuscan kale tends to have darker leaves which likely impacted the colour. We're so glad the smoothie was still enjoyed 💛

Really great recipe

This is such a delightfully smooth recipe! No pun intended 😂 It’s light and frothy and has a healthy rich taste while also being just sweet enough to be delicious 🍓

PUL Team - July 29, 2023, 3:02 a.m.

Hehe we're so happy to hear, Maria, thanks for sharing your experience with it 😃

YUM! I was hesitant, but it tasted amazing!

Very tasty! Smallest smoothie though. I ended up using almond/coconut milk (homemade) instead of apple juice and found I needed to double the amount of liquid. So for 1 serving, rather than 1/4 cup I used 1/2 cup. Was still very thick like that (not too thick, like milkshake consistency). I’ll make it again for sure.

Tania Allan - June 21, 2023, 12:55 p.m.

Okay, although it looked small in volume, I am surprisingly full! I think it’s perfect (with the double liquid). Yummy!

PUL Team - June 22, 2023, 5:25 p.m.

Hey Tania, thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the smoothie! We've revisited the recipe and have increased the yogurt and apple juice from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup 😊