Vibrant Mango Beet Smoothie (Antioxidant-Packed!)

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups frozen mango
• 3/4 cup frozen raspberries (or sub mixed berries)
• 1/2 cup steamed and frozen beet* (or sub more carrot)
• 1 small carrot, chopped (1 small carrot yields ~1/4 cup)
• 1 (1-2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeling optional
• 1 large handful fresh spinach
• 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 small lime yields ~2 Tbsp or 30 ml)
• 6-7 leaves fresh mint
• 1-2 cups water (or sub coconut water for sweetness and electrolytes)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Add all ingredients (starting with the lesser amount of water) to a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If it has trouble blending, add more water.
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   Step 2

   Taste and adjust as needed, adding more mango for sweetness or lime juice for brightness!
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   Step 3

   Best when fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, or frozen into ice cube or popsicle molds and stored in the freezer for 1 month.

4. Bon appetit!