This strawberry-beet smoothie bowl is vivid, naturally sweet and packed with nutrients. Beets blend beautifully with strawberries, zucchini and banana for a creamy, flavourful bowl that’s vegan, high in protein and rich in fibre. It’s an easy way to add more beets to your routine while enjoying a satisfying meal or snack.
Vegetable-Based Smoothie Bowls
You can make a nearly all-vegetable smoothie bowl once you add a scoop of vanilla protein powder, though I often include some frozen berries for extra sweetness. Vegetables beyond spinach and kale work well in smoothies—grated or cooked beet, zucchini, cucumber and many others add texture, colour and nutrients. My favourite berries to use in smoothies are strawberries, blueberries and raspberries because they’re relatively low in sugar and high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Berries are versatile, nutrient-dense “superfoods” that fit easily into smoothies year-round, especially when fresh berries are out of season. Tossing frozen berries into a blender is one of the simplest ways to boost flavour and nutrition.
How to Use Beets in Smoothies
There are a few convenient ways to add beets to smoothies depending on what you have on hand:
- Fresh raw grated beet – Finely grate a raw beet and add it straight to the blender, or store grated beet in the fridge for smoothies and salads.
- Cooked fresh chopped beet – If you have cooked beets in the fridge, chop and toss them into the blender with the rest of your ingredients.
- Frozen chopped beet – Frozen beet chunks are my favourite for smoothies. You can freeze them cooked or raw; I usually freeze raw beet pieces to add thickness and chill.
Smoothie Bowl Topping Ideas
Toppings are where you can have a lot of fun. Start by thinking about contrasting textures: something crunchy, something soft and something creamy. Crunchy options include nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs and cereal. Softer toppings can be sliced banana, chopped dates or fresh berries. Finish with a spoonful of nut or seed butter for richness and extra protein.
If you want inspiration for nutrient-dense additions, consider superfoods such as chia seeds, hemp hearts and goji berries. Mix and match toppings to your taste—kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, almonds or granola all complement the strawberry‑beet flavour well.
This strawberry‑beet smoothie bowl is ultra-thick and creamy, naturally sweet and loaded with fibre, antioxidants, protein and vitamins. Serve it in a bowl with your favourite toppings for a filling breakfast, snack or dessert. In warmer months, smoothie bowls are a great no‑cook meal option. With added beet and zucchini, this bowl can easily serve as a meal replacement when you don’t feel like cooking.
More Smoothie Recipes
- Strawberry Raspberry Protein Smoothie
- Matcha Smoothie Bowl
- Kale Spinach Smoothie (High Protein)
- Beet Orange Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Strawberry Beet Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 serving, 30 g vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 small (100 g) fresh or frozen chopped beet
- 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen chopped zucchini
- 1 cup (250 mL) plant-based milk of choice
- 1/2 a frozen banana (about 60 g)
Topping Ideas
- Fresh fruit such as sliced kiwi, banana, blueberries or raspberries
- Seeds such as chia, hemp or pumpkin seeds
- Nuts such as almonds or cashews
- Goji berries
- Almond butter or other nut butter
- Granola or cereal
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
- Blend starting on low, then increase speed gradually until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. To make a drinkable smoothie, add more plant milk until you reach the preferred consistency.
Notes
I use a powerful blender on low and press ingredients down with a tamper to keep the mixture thick. If your blender doesn’t have a tamper, pause and stir occasionally to help it blend. Avoid over-blending for too long, as heat from the motor can thin the smoothie.
To turn this into a pourable smoothie, add extra plant milk a little at a time until the texture is right.
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