Rose Beet Smoothie (Vegan, GF, Fruit-Sweetened, Natural)

EDIT: I did an oopsie, and wrote down the wrong amount of dates and berries in this recipe. I've corrected the recipe card with the correct amounts, otherwise you'll get a very earthy smoothie haha. The latest smoothie is here, and it's a surprisingly good combination: rose + beets + cherries (or strawberries)! It results in a deliciously floral, fruity, nutrient-dense hot-pink smoothie, and you don't even taste the beets. Plus it's high protein, boasts multiple servings of fruits and vegetables, and lends itself to toppings like a chocolate drizzle or freeze-dried berries. And of course, it's dairy-free, naturally colored, and sweetened only with fruit. Translation: it's a milkshake but healthy. Ideal for post-workout, breakfast, or a snack, this smoothie provides the perfect pick-me-up. AND it only takes 5 minutes to make. So go make this smoothie!

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Welcome to the latest Dimpled Date smoothie! Beets, cherries, rose water, banana, plant-based protein, superseeds, and plant milk team up for a tasty, nutritious, and aesthetically pleasing drink.

As always, it is 100% vegan, gluten-free, fruit-sweetened, and naturally colored. And oh so yum. Think cherry-almond meets fragrant yet subtle floral notes meets sweetness. Enough said. Even if you don't like rose as a flavor, I encourage you to try this smoothie. I bet you'll like it, and it's a good introduction into the world of floral flavors if you're not big on them yet.

Let's look at a brief nutritional breakdown of some of the star ingredients in this smoothie:

Nutrients in this Rose Beet Smoothie:

[Click the arrow to drop down the nutrients for each ingredient]

Beets

beets are rich in fiber, potassium, copper, magnesium, and antioxidants like betalains, phenolics, and nitrates to name but a few. Beets even contain some protein too.

Banana

Dates

Chia seeds

Plant-based protein powder

Rose water

Not just an aromatic extract, rose water is shockingly rich in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Like whole rose hips, rose water even contains vitamin C and other vitamins, albeit in much smaller amounts.

Cherries/strawberries

What kind of smoothie do you want to see me make next? Like this post, and drop your suggestion in the comments!

Future Recipes Sneak Peek

It's that time again! The Future Recipes Sneak Peek, that is, where I reveal 3 new recipes coming to The Dimpled Date soon. 3 new recipes on their way to the blog soon include:

1. Healthy Cherry Pop-Tarts (whole-fruit-sweetened)

2. Cherry Chia Jam (fruit-sweetened)

3. Bananas Foster Overnight Oats

...AND MORE! Keep posted for the latest and greatest.

If you're local, I hope to see you at the next Dimpled Date pop-up at your local farmers market. And if you're local to Mercer County, NJ or are nearby, you can place cake and dessert orders for local delivery! Just fill out a contact form on the website or email me at thedimpleddate@gmail.com Alternatively, you can preorder your favorites on the SHOP page for pickup at the next market.

For those of you who aren't local, I'll see you in the next recipe post. Thanks for checking out my recipes blog, let me know how you liked this recipe!

As always,

Enjoy!

-K.