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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Cranberry Beetroot Smoothie with Ginger

    Published: Jan 11, 2015 · Modified: Dec 13, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    You'll love this vibrant and easy Cranberry Beetroot Smoothie! The tartness of the cranberry contrasts well with the smooth sweetness of the beet and the ginger's warmth. This is a zesty, tangy and earthy smoothie.

    Cranberry Ginger Beet Smoothie in a beaker

    You'll love this vibrant and easy Cranberry Beetroot Smoothie!

    It's a delicious combination of wintery flavors.

    Sharp cranberry contrasts beautifully with the earthy, sweet beets. Ginger adds a wonderful depth of flavor and warmth.

    This is a zesty, tangy and earthy smoothie.

    I've been eating more vegetables for January. I've never really been one for New Years resolutions, but this year I decided to take part in Jumpstart15 and Veganuary. I'm so glad that I did. I've been squashing vegetables, squishing vegetables, juicing them, pureeing them, chomping on them raw. I always know that eating more veg will make me feel better, but after hitting the cheeseboard with too much gusto over Christmas it has been great to go back to my beloved veggies. No calorie counting, and not dieting. Just eating vegetable smoothies like this beetroot smoothie in the mornings, soups for lunch and making sure it's all vegan.

    I've been a vegetarian for years, but now I've gone completely vegan for January. I really thought that it would restrict what I eat more than it has. I

    've had my usual smoothies and soups and for dinner we have had Moroccan chickpea and squash stew, hearty bean and kale soups, adzuki bean and spinach chilli, wholemeal pasta with cauliflower alfredo sauce... I've swapped out the sneaky bites of cheese that I sometimes had for snacks and have a steady supply of veggies to dip into hummous. Treats? I have dark chocolate, dark chocolate covered rice cakes (I LOVE these) and there are plenty of vegan biscuits in the shops should I so desire.

     I often have nut milks in the house, store-bought or homemade in the blender, but I haven't found one that I like in my coffee so I've started to have it black. I've been trying to start my days with hot water, lemon and ginger and also to remember to drink more water. So far, going vegan has been quite easy. Wait, there was that blip in a cafe the other day when I forgot and had a cappuccino that wasn't vegan. But I forgive myself.

    I had a load of cranberries left over from Christmas that I didn't quite get around to making cranberry sauce out of. Instead of letting them go to waste, I dropped them into my morning smoothie. The tartness contrasts well with the smooth sweetness of the beet and the warmth from the ginger. This is a zesty, tangy and earthy smoothie that the whole family really loved. It's beautifully vibrant and quite filling.

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    A beaker of smoothie.

    Cranberry Beetroot Smoothie with Ginger

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    You'll love this vibrant and easy Cranberry Beetroot Smoothie! The tartness of the cranberry contrasts well with the smooth sweetness of the beet and the ginger's warmth. This is a zesty, tangy and earthy smoothie.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 97 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ a raw beetroot
    • ½ cup (60g) raw cranberries
    • 1 orange peeled
    • ½ banana
    • 2 dates
    • 2 cm cube of fresh ginger peeled
    • ½ cup water
    • handful of ice

    Instructions
     

    • Whiz all in a high-speed blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Sabrina Modelle

      February 04, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      This is gorgeous! I still have some frozen cranberries, so I think this is on the menu this week. Good luck with Vegan January. I did a 3 month vegan stint and several one months. LOVE all those veggies.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:09 pm

        Thanks Sabrina! Veggies rock. 🙂

        Reply
    2. alisamarie

      February 04, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Love this smoothie combination! Using beet with cranberries (and oh yes, date and banana definitely needed for sweetness!) is vibrant and delish I bet. And those serving beakers are too adorable!!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks Alisa. I really love my beakers!

        Reply
    3. Kirsten

      February 04, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Kate,
      I've got so many beets from my farm share that I throw them into EVERYTHING I think I can get away with. I love the color of this smoothie and the addition of cranberry. Brilliant!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks Kirsten. The sharpness of the cranberries is great with the smooth earthiness of the beets. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Fiver Feeds

      February 01, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      I haven't this kind of smoothie yet. I'll have do to it, I bet it tastes great, besides it's very healthy.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:07 pm

        Healthy and yum, my favourite kind of breakfast.

        Reply
    5. Emily Leary

      January 28, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Oh I LOVE the way you've presented this - sounds tasty too.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks, Emily. I love my new science glasses.

        Reply
    6. Emma T (@ETusty)

      January 12, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      I would never think of using cranberries in a juice recipe, but I suppose as a berry they make sense. I'm not that much of a fan.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:05 pm

        I really like cranberry juice, generally. Even better in a smoothie 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jenna Kate Parrington

      January 12, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      Not something I would make myself but I would love to try it. I would probably be surprised and really enjoy it. Love the photography too.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:05 pm

        It's so easy and tasty. Worth a try!

        Reply
    8. ninja killer cat

      January 12, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      OOOH this looks more appealing than snot green smoothies !

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:04 pm

        Ha! I love my snot green smoothies, too!

        Reply
    9. Cherished By Me

      January 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      I have some cranberries left, I may just have to make this. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:03 pm

        Whiz them up! Soooo yummy.

        Reply
    10. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      January 12, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      I love the idea of beetroot in a smoothie! Absolutely stunning colour. I love your presentation too - very scientific! 😉

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks, Becca. No veg shall go to waste when there's a blender about!

        Reply
    11. fabfood4all

      January 12, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Sounds like a lush and very healthy smoothie:-) Plus I love pink so even better:-) Thank you for entering #creditcrunchmunch:-)

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

        Pink drinks rock!

        Reply
    12. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms)

      January 12, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      What a great flavour combo. I never do anything with cranberries as a rule, so never thought of adding them to smoothies. I am loving your test tube/vial thingies! Fab! Linked to you on my latest blog post 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks Jac! I adore my new crazy scientific glasses - a welcome Christmas pressie.

        Reply
    13. Kavey

      January 12, 2015 at 11:41 am

      That's a fantastic colour, I imagine drinking something so bright and beautiful lifts the spirits too.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:01 pm

        It lifts the spirits and stains the teeth - like my beloved red wine 🙂

        Reply
    14. HedgeComber

      January 12, 2015 at 10:27 am

      That potion looks extraordinarily healthy! 🙂
      Janie x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:01 pm

        And delicious, Janie!

        Reply
    15. Urvashi Roe

      January 11, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Lovely idea. I have a whole pack of cranberries left. Was going to make a cake. I might drink this with the cake!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        January 12, 2015 at 9:05 am

        Perfect way to use up cranberries - cake and smoothie!

        Reply
    16. Elizabeth

      January 11, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Mmmm yum! I love these photos too, they're very mad scientist scientific I think, haha! Thank you for sharing your beautiful recipe with #ShopLocal, and all the best for the rest of Veganuary and Jumpstart15!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 06, 2015 at 10:00 pm

        THanks Elizabeth. I love a bit of mad scientificness (word?) 🙂

        Reply

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