52 Weeks of Smoothies: Apple + Carrot + Beet

This week, I wanted to be a little adventurous and try a new-to-me fruit or vegetable. After toying around with a few different combinations and recipe ideas, I decided to go with beets! I grew up on pickled eggs (hard boiled eggs pickled in beet juice....sounds kinda weird, I know, but so good!), but had never eaten an actual beet before. I finally decided on a beet+apple+carrot combo, with some nuts and seeds for added health benefits.
I must say that while the smoothie was pretty good, I don't think I'm much of a beet person. At least when it's in juice/smoothie form. I wanted to share the recipe today though, for all of my beet-loving readers. (Also, anyone remember The Beets from the cartoon Doug? Totally wish they were a real band.)

Beet, Apple, and Carrot Smoothie, serves 1
1/3 small beet, diced into smaller pieces
1/2 medium red apple
6-8 baby carrots
1 small handful raw almonds
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp flax seed (optional)
1 Tbsp chia seed (optional)
1 cup fresh spring water
1-2 handfuls crushed ice
1 squirt liquid stevia (optional, to taste)

I hope everyone enjoys this recipe! Let me know your thoughts on beets. Love them or hate them? How do you like to prepare them? xo, Mandy

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