Red Velvet Smoothie {Vegan}
This beautifully rich and thick Red Velvet Smoothie can be a complete meal in itself. It is made with a combination of beautiful fresh red beets, fiber rich oats, and omega packed chia seeds. It’s beautiful crimson color is perfect for a Valentine’s Day breakfast or dessert.
This healthy chocolate smoothie recipe is quick, nutritious, and wholesome at the same time. Make it even more fun by involving your kids to garnish the rim of the glass with chocolate or toss in some berries for a finished touch.
Ingredients for Red Velvet Smoothie
Gluten-free oats – Rich in fiber and protein. Making a complete breakfast in just one glass.
Beets – Rich in iron and fiber. Plus, it brings the perfect red color to this smoothie naturally without any food color.
Wildly Organic Coconut Milk Powder – My favorite dairy substitute that comes in powder form. This way it’s easy to store and has a longer shelf life. Also, since it is in a powder form you either add water to it or add dairy free milk to it to get an even richer taste.
Wildly Organic Chia Seeds – A great source of omega fats, protein, and fiber.
Wildly Organic Cacao Powder – I used the non-fermented version, but you can use fermented cacao powder as well. Enjoy it as hot cocoa or blend it into a smoothie, like this one!
Bananas – You can use frozen or fresh, both work well in this recipe, but frozen is better. I used semi-ripe bananas, but you can use over ripe bananas. You may want to lower the quantity of dates as over ripe bananas can be very sweet.
Dates – I added dates to this recipe for extra fiber and sweetness. Dates are rich in nutrients and are a natural sweetener making this smoothie even healthier.
Hemp Seeds – High in protein and fiber. Even though its optional, it definitely adds more fiber and protein to bulk up the recipe.
Simply blend the smoothie and enjoy this delicious and refreshing beverage with your loved ones.
More healthy smoothies:
- 1/2cup gluten-free oats
- 3 1/2cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1whole fresh beetroot(peeled and chopped)
- 1/4cup prepared Wildly Organic Coconut Milk Powder
- 2tsp Wildly Organic Chia Seeds
- 2tsp Wildly Organic Non-Fermented Cacao Powder
- 2large bananas (fresh or frozen)
- 5-6pitted dates
- 1tbsp hemp seeds(to garnish)
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In a sauce pan, combine oats, 1 cup water, and salt. Cook at medium heat until all water is absorbed. Keep stirring so the oatmeal does not stick. Turn off heat and let it cool.
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Combine beets, remaining water, prepared coconut milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, banana, and dates in the blender. Then combine cooked oats to it and blend it smooth.
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Pour the smoothie in the serving glasses and garnish with optional hemp seeds, berries, chocolate syrup.
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Enjoy immediately.
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