Beet and Strawberry Detox Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is from the Minimalist Baker website:  http://minimalistbaker.com

I adjusted the original recipe slightly to make it less sweet and not as thick. It's delicious and contains iron, folate, vitamin C and potassium with natural sweetness from the fruit. You can add a protein powder if you like.  Freeze leftovers into popsicles for a healthy snack.

Serves 2

Ingredients: 

1/3 cup (45g) peeled and chopped raw beets (organic if possible)
  (approximately 1/2 of a medium sized beet)
1 cup of frozen organic strawberries (if fresh, add ice)
1/2 ripe banana - fresh or frozen, (peeled and sliced)
2/3 cup apple juice
1/3 cup water
Fresh mint for garnish

Directions: 

Disposable latex gloves are great to use when handling beets.  Lemon juice will also help get the stains off your hands.

Add the beets, berries, banana and apple juice together in a blender or vitamix.  Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides.

Taste and adjust the flavor as needed. More banana for sweetness.

Garnish with fresh mint, or shredded coconut or banana slices.

Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.