Blueberry, Roasted Beet and Kefir Eclipse Smoothie with Cocoa
An original, creamy smoothie that blends the earthy sweetness of roasted beet with blueberries, kefir, and a touch of cocoa for a deep, fresh, lightly chocolatey flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 150 g medium beet (pelada and cut diced)
- 140 g blueberries (fresh or congelados)
- 300 ml plain kefir (well cold)
- 100 g ripe banana (sliced)
- 8 g unsweetened cocoa powder (tamizado si tiene grumos)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 120 g ice
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- 2
2. Place the peeled, diced beet on a small oven-safe tray. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes at 200°C / 400°F until tender. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- 3
3. Add the roasted beet, blueberries, plain kefir, ripe banana, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth, thick, and uniform.
- 5
5. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more honey if desired; blend again for a few seconds if you make any adjustments.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses.
Chef tips
For a deeper color, use frozen blueberries. If you prefer a lighter texture, add an extra 30 to 60 ml (2 to 4 tbsp) of kefir.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a vegan version if you also swap the kefir for plant-based kefir. The banana can be replaced with 80 g / 1/2 cup mango for a more tropical profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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