Vibrant Beat and Berry Smoothie

A delicate balance of earthy ingredients creates a mouthwatering smoothie full of fiber and healthy fats to help you get a heart-healthy start to 2023.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml) green tea [or 2 cups water + 1 Tbsp. matcha]
• 1 medium (150 g) beet, washed, with or without top
• 3 cups (75 g) kale, washed
• 4 each (4 each) date, pitted
• 2 teaspoons chia seed
• 2 teaspoons flax seed
• 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
• ¼ cup (40 g) quinoa
• 3 cups (375 g) frozen mixed berries

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Notes

For additional heart-health support, try optional add-ins for this recipe like 2 Tbsp. of walnuts or 1/4 of an avocado.

Nutrition

1 serving (290g)

• Calories: 160

• Total Fat: 3g

• Total Carbohydrate: 29g

  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 15g

• Protein: 5g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 35mg