Red Velvet Smoothie

4.39 from 21 votes

Give your heart a healthy boost with cacao (unsweetened cocoa) in this green smoothie recipe. Serve it in a fancy glass with two straws so you and your loved one can enjoy it together!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Plant-Based

Keyword: banana free recipe, gluten free recipe, green smoothie recipe, smoothie recipe, spring recipe, winter recipe

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Jen Hansard

Equipment

high-speed blender

Ingredients

1 cup spinach
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup strawberries frozen
2 medjool dates pitted
2 tablespoon beet raw or cooked
1 tablespoon cacao powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Blend spinach and coconut milk until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
Top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Use frozen fruit to make smoothie cold.
Swap spinach for the leafy green of your choice.
Swap Medjool date with the natural sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, honey, etc.)
Use canned coconut milk for a richer, creamier smoothie.
Use carton coconut milk for a lighter smoothie.
Unsweetened cacao powder can be swapped with unsweetened cocoa powder.

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