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  • wise4life Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    Had Beet juice smoothies every morning in jamaica and excited to add these to my at home routine. Thanks!
  • l.b. Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Roast your beets instead of boiling in foil for about 60to 90 minutes depending on size.They hold in qiute a bit more flavour and nutrients.
  • Mikeyoung66 Jan 22, 2012 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    I usually nuke my beets.They come out pretty tasty,but I'll try the roasting method to compare.
  • Zut_Moon Jan 10, 2012 @ 6:34 am | delete
    Oh Nuts ... I saw SMOOTHIES so here I came ... but BEETS ??? Man, I hate beets ... where's the recipes for banana/strawberry smoothies, tomato juice/beer smoothies, pineapple/mango ..... oh heck, I'll just have another beer !!!
  • BigGirlBlue Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Beets are definitely an acquired taste. The banana/strawberry recipes are on my other smoothie recipe lens. :D
  • Mikeyoung66 Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    You really can't go wrong with fruit smoothies.Just grab whatever fruit is on hand.I use a Vitamix,the king of smoothie makers,which purees anything.For that reason,I have been known to add raw quick oats,flax seed,etc to my smoothies.
  • JaguarJulie Oct 27, 2011 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    Hmmmm ... you know, I truly love beets -- red beets cut up and on my salad, or sliced right out of the jar. But, don't think I'll do a smoothie ... but maybe some borscht?
  • Michael Oct 28, 2011 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    I too was a little leery at first,but it worked out well.Use one beet to start,peeled with a vegetable peeler,and cut into cubes.Add plenty of other fruits,such as bananas,an orange,and an apple,and you are good to go.It gives the smoothie a bit of an earthy flavor,but not at all objectionable.
  • BigGirlBlue Jan 10, 2012 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    If you can do borscht you can definitely do a smoothie! :D
  • Kristine the Green Smoothie Queen Aug 17, 2011 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    Good combo, but I don't think there is a need for sugar substiute as this recipe is VERY high in sugar as is.
  • BigGirlBlue Aug 17, 2011 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    It is all on individual taste. That is why the sugar substitute says "optional". The beet taste is not for everyone and for people that have never had it before they may need the added sugar until they get accustomed to the taste of the beets.
  • Michael Oct 20, 2011 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    I add pineapple to my smoothies for sweetness,as I try to avoid sugar.I am in my 60s,and I find things don't have to be as sweet as when I was younger.
  • BigGirlBlue Oct 21, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Great option Michael! I find fresh pineapple is really hit or miss here. I had a great looking one last week but it wouldn't sweeten anything. LOL And then the week before I swear I had the best pineapple ever.
  • Michael Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    Besides being lazy,I am not fussy,and just buy crushed pineapple in the tin.I get consistent sweetness that way. I find the name brands are more consistent as far as sweetness is concerned.
  • Tipi Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:28 am | delete
    Beet smoothies are new to me and I'd sure give it a try! I wonder if you know about the recipe module, it allows for a printable version of our recipes.
  • BigGirlBlue Jul 18, 2011 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    They are definitely worth a try. Love them. Yes, I know about the "recipe module". It is awesome. I just haven't switched all my recipes over yet -- thanks!
  • Benjamin_Vaughn Sep 3, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
    From an avid non-liker of veggies, who now is an avid eater of veggies, thanks to juices, I am intrigued by your mention of this recipe module.

    I'm off to check it out.

    Hey BigGirlBlue, nice lens. Talk about a niche! Who would'a thunk - beets!
  • CreativeArtist Mar 17, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Your beet smoothie recipes are a wonderful addition for vegetarians. Blessed by an angel.
  • aliciamaggie54 Feb 5, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    Smoothies are good.
  • Ener-G Jan 19, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    I love beets and smoothies! My fave way to use beets is to great them raw into a salad...even non beet lovers, love beets that way.
  • JaguarJulie Dec 19, 2010 @ 6:59 am | delete
    Ah, mom just served up a bowl of beets the other night ... don't know though that I am yet ready to try that smoothie -- love the color of it though!
  • Senora_M Nov 16, 2010 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    Not sure that I could add a beet... :) I guess I need to be educated! Nice lens.
  • LotusMalas Sep 28, 2010 @ 6:09 am | delete
    I love juicing beets - they are so sweet. It never occurred to me to put them in a smoothie. Yum!
  • Necia May 5, 2010 @ 10:42 am | delete
    Im interested in adding fresh beets to my smoothies, but do tell, how do you peel it? It was suggested that I boil first for easy skin removal, but Im wondering if I would be boiling away the nutrients.
    Chanecia AT Gmail dot COM
  • BigGirlBlue May 5, 2010 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Hi Necia,
    To boil: Chop off the thick top and the tip at the bottom then cut in half or quarter if they are particularly large. Put in boiling water for ten minutes. Don't be concerned by the change of color. There are still many vitamins to go around.

    I have also used them without boiling. Meaning, I peeled them raw, chopped them, and added as above. It is a little more awkward in the sense you end up peeling off more because it is stiff but the smoothie still tastes great.

    Good luck!
  • Ener-G Jan 19, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    You can always use a carrot peeler or even a paring knife...

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