Beet Detox Smoothie: Recipe and How to Make It

A beet detox smoothie is a blended beet, apple and banana drink that takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings.

For a customized recipe, try the ai detox recipe generator, or browse the best detox smoothies for more ideas.

What ingredients do you need?

For 2 servings, gather:

• 200 g (about 1½ cups) raw beet, peeled and chopped
• 125 g (about 1 cup) apple, cored and chopped
• 75 g (about ½ cup) banana, sliced
• 240 mL (1 cup) cold drinking water

Measure the beet and fruit after preparing them. Cup measurements are approximate because the size of the pieces affects how much fits in a cup. Leave the apple peel on if you like; wash it thoroughly first.

The banana softens the beet’s earthy flavor, while the apple adds sweetness. Use a ripe banana for a sweeter drink without adding a sweetener.

How do you make a beet detox smoothie?

1. Wash your hands, then rinse the beet and apple under running water. Scrub the beet before peeling it.
2. Prepare the produce by peeling and chopping the beet, coring and chopping the apple, and peeling and slicing the banana. Cut the beet into small pieces so it blends more easily.
3. Blend the water, beet, apple and banana until smooth. Stop and scrape down the blender if needed; add a little more water if you prefer a thinner drink.
4. Serve in 2 glasses. Stir before drinking if the smoothie separates.

There is no steeping time: the smoothie is ready as soon as it is blended. If your blender struggles with raw beet, cut the pieces smaller rather than forcing the machine.

Drink the smoothie promptly, or refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and drink within 24 hours. Stir or shake the refrigerated smoothie before serving, and discard it sooner if it smells sour or shows signs of spoilage.

Why is it called a detox smoothie?

The water in a beet detox smoothie helps you stay hydrated. Blending the fruit and beet keeps their pulp in the drink, rather than separating it as juicing does.

The name does not mean the smoothie removes toxins. Your liver and kidneys do most of your body’s detoxification, while your lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. A balanced diet and adequate hydration support normal body functions; this recipe is not a substitute for medical care.

Research has not established that this particular smoothie has a special detoxifying effect. Its practical appeal is that it combines water and blended produce in an easy-to-drink serving.

What swaps and variations can you make?

Use pear instead of apple for a milder fruit flavor, or use a frozen banana for a colder, thicker smoothie. If using frozen banana, slice it before freezing so it is easier to blend.

For a thinner texture, add water a little at a time after blending. For a thicker texture, start with less water and add enough to keep the ingredients moving in the blender. Either change will affect the final volume and texture.

You can also use cooked, cooled beet instead of raw beet for a softer texture. The nutrition estimates below apply to the raw beet in the original recipe, so they will not describe that variation exactly.

What is the nutrition per serving?

We found no complete nutrition total for this smoothie. The table shows the contribution from 100 g of raw beet per serving, assuming the recipe is divided evenly. Apple and banana add calories, carbohydrates and other nutrients, so these figures are not totals for the finished drink.

The estimates use USDA data for raw beet. Actual values can vary with the ingredients and portion sizes; adding sweeteners or making substitutions would also change the drink’s nutrition.

Who should be careful with beet?

If you have kidney disease or are prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones, ask a clinician or dietitian whether beet fits your eating plan. Beet can turn urine or stool pink or red, but do not assume beet is the cause of unexplained discoloration. Contact a clinician if you are concerned or the color change persists.

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Beet Detox Smoothie","description":"A blended beet, apple and banana smoothie.","prepTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT10M","recipeYield":"2 servings","recipeIngredient":["200 g (about 1½ cups) raw beet, peeled and chopped","125 g (about 1 cup) apple, cored and chopped","75 g (about ½ cup) banana, sliced","240 mL (1 cup) cold drinking water"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Wash your hands, then rinse the beet and apple under running water. Scrub the beet before peeling it."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Peel and chop the beet, core and chop the apple, and peel and slice the banana."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Blend the water, beet, apple and banana until smooth, adding a little more water if needed."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Serve in 2 glasses and stir if the smoothie separates."}]} </script>