Coconut Milk Beetroot Smoothie

Name: Coconut Milk Beetroot Smoothie
Yield: 2 glasses
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams (approx. 1 medium size beetroot) Small pieces of beetroot; 300 ml Thick coconut milk; 1 tbsp (optional) jaggery powder

by Viruthiga Veni

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I will try to make this beetroot smoothie at least once a week as a snack for our family. It offers numerous health advantages, so it's a must try smoothie. As this coconut milk beetroot smoothie is easy to make, healthy and tasty. It will keep you feeling fuller for a longer time because of the fiber in beetroots and the fat in coconut milk.

Smoothie of raw food will always boost your immune system, retain their fiber content, easily consume a large quantity of vegetables, increase energy levels and glowing skin.

Other suggestions: coconut milk, : Coconut mik, coconut milk carrot smoothie, low calorie raw tomato smoothie, simple chia lime water, green juice with chia seeds.

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Ingredients

Small pieces of beetroot – 200 grams (approx. 1 medium size beetroot)

Thick coconut milk – 300 ml

jaggery powder – 1 tbsp (optional)

Ingredients for Coconut Milk Beetroot Smoothie including Small pieces of beetroot, Thick coconut milk, jaggery powder

Preparation of Beetroots

Drinking raw coconut milk beetroot smoothie gives us many benefits because it’s not cooked. So, it’s very important to select and clean the beetroots safely.

Choose good quality beetroot then clean them

Pick beetroots: Look for small to medium size, deep purple with even color throughout, round shape, smooth surface, feel heavy and firm.
Avoid beetroots: That are overly large size, inconsistent color, soft or mushy texture, found with deep cracks.
Wash before cutting: Don’t skip washing your beetroots just because you’re peeling them. Always wash them first, then peel. This stops dirt and bacteria on the skin from transferring to the clean flesh underneath as you prep.
Wash Method: Wash Method: Thoroughly scrub the beetroot under cold running water for 20 seconds, using a vegetable brush or your hands to remove all surface dirt. Both the FDA and CDC recommend running tap water over produce rather than soaking it to effectively flush away dirt and bacteria.

If using standard blender, cut the beetroot in to small size, thin pieces

Cut off both ends of the beetroot then chop them in to small pieces.
Small size, thin pieces will make easier for the standard blender to handle.

Made in a Standard Mixer Grinder / Blender

I used homemade fresh thick coconut milk for this beetroot smoothie.

Coarse Grind the beetroots

Place the 200 grams of beetroot pieces and 1 tablespoon of jaggery (if using) into a clean blender jar.
Pulse the blender for a few seconds at a time, repeating several times, until the beetroot breaks down into a coarse texture.

Achieve a Fine Texture

Add a small amount (approximately 75–100 ml) of your thick coconut milk to the coarsely ground beetroots.

Tip: Starting with a small amount of liquid prevents the beetroot pieces from floating away from the blades, ensuring a finer texture.

Grind again in short, repeated bursts for a few seconds until the beetroots and milk form a very fine texture.

Coconut Milk Beetroot Smoothie - Achieve a Fine Texture

Blend in the Remaining Milk

Pour the remaining thick coconut milk into the jar.
Pulse the mixture a few more times for a few seconds until everything is perfectly combined.

Serve or Store

Serve Immediately: Pour the fresh smoothie into a glass tumbler and enjoy right away.
Store for Later: Transfer the smoothie immediately into an airtight storage container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Customization Tips

Sweetness Adjustments: I prefer to drink the coconut milk beetroot smoothie without jaggery, but for my kids, I will add a little jaggery. So, add jaggery more or less according to your taste.
Consistency Control:
- Thin Consistency (Juice Style): Follow the recipe as written for a pourable, easy-to-drink beverage.
- Thick Consistency (Smoothie Bowl Style): To eat it with a spoon, reduce the total amount of coconut milk used, or increase the starting weight of the beetroots.

Blender Guide:

Match Jar Size to Quantity

For large quantity of beetroot pieces : Use a large jar. If only a small jar is available, blend the beetroots in several smaller batches to prevent motor strain and achieve a consistent, fine texture.
For small quantity of beetroot pieces : Use a small jar. A large jar won't work well because the blades will miss many beetroot pieces, resulting in an uneven texture.

For Proper Blending

Varying speed for fine consistency : Begin processing at a low speed to initially break down beetroot pieces into smaller pieces. Gradually increase to a high speed to achieve a uniform, fine consistency.
Start with a Small Amount of Liquid: : To ensure a fine texture for the beetroots, start with a minimal amount of coconut milk in the blender and you can continue by slowly adding coconut milk in small increments until the fine consistency of beetroot is reached. After the fine consistency of the beetroot is attained, add the remaining coconut milk and blend well.

Tips

💡 You get more nutrients from beetroot and coconut milk when they are raw. Just be extra careful to pick high-quality beetroots and wash them well, and always choose the best quality coconut milk.

💡 If using standard mixer grinder, then cut the beetroot in to small size, thin pieces.

💡 Use thick coconut milk for a tasty, more flavorful drink, but choose thin coconut milk if your goal is to lose weight.

💡 You can also decrease the quantity of coconut milk or increase the quantity of beetroots to give it a thicker consistency and eat it with a spoon.

💡 You can also add little saffron, cardamom or ginger for flavor and nutrition.

💡 Enjoy the coconut milk beetroot smoothie by sitting down by take a smaller sip or small gulps mixing with the saliva. (Avoid standing & gulping the smoothie).

💡 To avoid oxidation, drink the coconut milk beetroot smoothie immediately otherwise stores the juice immediately in the air tight storage containers in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Health authorities like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommend washing firm, hard-skinned vegetables under cool, running tap water.

When you rinse beetroots under a running stream, the friction of the moving water combined with your hands (or a clean vegetable brush) physically rubs away and flushes dirt, debris, and surface bacteria down the drain.

Yes, to achieve a smooth and enjoyable drink, it is highly recommended to peel beets to avoid a bitter taste and gritty texture.

Use thick milk if you want a creamier, more flavorful drink, but stick to thin milk if your goal is to lose weight.

Beetroots are high in fiber, low in fat and calories, good source of essential vitamins and minerals, improved heart health, decrease appetite, fights inflammation, reduce your blood pressure, improve your stamina and exercise performance.

Coconut milk is nutritious, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, high in calories and saturated fat, help reduce appetite and decrease calorie intake, reduce inflammation, decrease ulcer size, fight virus and bacteria that cause infections, strengthen your immune system.