This beetroot chocolate shake is creamy, rich and healthy! I've used banana to sweeten and thicken it, plus a beetroot to give it a subtle earthy flavour and a bit of veg goodness.
I've been hitting the blender pretty hard lately, making green smoothies most days and binging on kale and spinach. But sometimes you just need a healthy hit of sweetness that can be made in seconds. Enter the 'milk'shake. I've added beetroot for the vegetable in this recipe as it goes so well with chocolate, and, well, this is me. No matter what I'm making, even a shake, my first thought is about what veg I can put into it.
If your banana is really ripe you shouldn't need to add any honey or agave nectar, and I made this one vegan with coconut milk, but try it with whatever type of milk you prefer.
A portion of veg in a chocolate shake. Oh, baby.
Beetroot Chocolate Shake
Ingredients
- 1 beetroot raw or cooked
- 1 cup (250ml) coconut milk or cow’s, almond, soya - whichever you prefer
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- handful of ice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional (or honey or agave)
Instructions
- Whiz the beetroot and milk in a blender until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blitz again until smooth and frothy.
Nutrition
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.
JiYong Lee
Came across this a month ago, finally got around to making it. I used 3 large ice cubes but that made it too runny so I added another banana and another tablespoon of cocoa powder. Perfect, just like a very smooth chocolate shake! My kids loved it, too! Thanks for the great recipe.
Kate Hackworthy
I'm so glad you like it!
Aunt Bee
This looks so good! Great idea! <3
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Bee. It's a tasty way to get some extra veg!
Vohn McGuinness
Ooh - I love this Kate. My go-to smoothie/shake when I need a chocolate fix is chocolate & banana mixed with hazelnut milk. I will endeavour to add a beetroot next time too - brilliant idea on how to pack another veg serving into the day! Thanks! Vohn x
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Vohn. Your shake sounds just divine. I love hazelnut milk, and banana? Chocolate? Sounds soooo good.
Julie's Family Kitchen
I feel inspired to make a healthy smoothie or milkshake now after reading your post. Looks delicious.
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks Julie, drinks are such a nice way to get your veggies, and this one tastes decadent while still having lots of goodness in it. Win win!
Jacqueline Meldrum
Haha, great minds do think alike! I shall have to try adding beetroot next time. Oh and love the domino photo!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks, the kids were playing with them so I thought I'd pop them into the picture. I'll try avocado in mine next!
Honest Mum
We are going smoothie mad here and I am going to try this. I adore beetroot in chocolate cake, the combination is just delightful so I know this works! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays. Love your stills!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks so much. And thanks for running the linky and telling me about it! 🙂
Mel
Hi, I have to say I am not (at all) a fan of beetroot, but your excellent photo on # recipeoftheweek made me look... and it looks good! Might even try! Mel
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks Mel! Go on, try it 🙂
Javelin Warrior
Very ingenious! The coconut milk and banana would certainly give this a wonderful texture and flavor and I'm sure it's nearly impossible to detect the beetroot... Delicious!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks, yes it is a lovely rich texture. 🙂