Place beets and 1 tablespoon water in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through (165 degrees); drain and cool completely.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
We're sharing our favorite meal prep hack: freeze-ahead smoothie bags! Prep Sweet-Beet Smoothies in advance, and grab one to enjoy whenever you're craving a smoothie.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 2
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ¼ c. Hy-Vee frozen fresh steamed diced beets | ||
| 1 tbsp. plus 1/4 c. water, divided | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee frozen unsweetened pineapple chunks | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee frozen unsweetened red raspberries, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 1 tbsp. Full Circle Market organic chia seeds | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee plain Greek yogurt | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee original unsweetened almond milk | ||
| 2 tbsp. Full Circle Market organic light-colored agave nectar |
Things To Grab
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- 1-quart resealable plastic freezer bag
- Blender
Directions
Combine beets, frozen pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, and chia seeds in a 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To serve, place frozen beet mixture, yogurt, almond milk, and agave nectar in a high powered blender. Cover and blend until smooth while slowly adding remaining 1/4 cup water to make desired consistency. Divide mixture between serving glasses and top with additional frozen raspberries, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
260 Calories per serving
12-oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 10g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 10%
0%
Calcium 20%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 10%