Power Food Fruit Smoothies 2 Ways.
Colorful exciting things to share today!!
I just felt like our Tuesday needed a little boosting in the color department, so here ya go! Two ultimate, healthy smoothies to cure-all. Well, maybe not ALL, but they will sure make you feel oh so good. And umm, yes, they do taste just as delicious as they look!!
Alright, I want to get right down to it because I have some fun news to share at the end of this post. Hehe, if you skip down to the end, I will not blame you. I probably would too!
I have been wanting to put a fun spin on my go-to smoothie for a while now. I will not lie, when in doubt, I pretty much always go with strawberry + banana + greek yogurt. I mean, you can really never go wrong with those ingredients.
BUT, I this time I wanted to have a little fun and be a bit more creative. At first I was dead set on creating an immune boosting, yellow beet smoothie full of all the good things in the world… well, let me just tell you what a major fail that was. Like no. Just NO. I took one sip and it felt gritty from the turmeric and tasted… well, just so not good. It went to the goats in the big blue bucket. And yes, they downed it in about two seconds, but they’ll eat anything.
After my major fail, I was pretty discouraged, I really wanted a non-traditional smoothie. One that tasted yummy, but was not full of the typical red berries. So this time I adjusted some things, lost a little of this and a lot of that (aka the turmeric, which I guess I am just not a fan of) and then ended up with the pretty orange/yellow Citrus Sunrise Smoothie you are looking at… it’s YUM!
Full of citrus, sweet flavors, a little vanilla and yes, a yellow beet. Promise you do not taste the beet. PROMISE. Here’s my trick with the whole beet thing in a smoothie though. If you do not have a super high-powered blender, I recommend shredding the beet before adding it to the blender. This will ensure no weird beet chunks in your smoothie, which trust me, unlike strawberry chunks, beet chunks are no good.
OKAY, so why do you also see a pretty purple/pink smoothie? Ahh well, because as much as I loved my Citrus Sunrise Smoothie, I just missed my pink berry filled smoothie, AND I did have a red beet in the fridge that was just dying to be blended.
Sorry, I just really love my berries. Hard as I tried I just couldn’t leave them out, so along with my beets, into the smoothie they went. 🙂 So yes, two smoothie recipes are what you get today! Hey, two is always better than one, right? YESS.
The Strawberry Acai Smoothie is the best. The BEST. Like I said, the Citrus Sunrise is also delicious, but it’s a totally different flavor. If you want something full of fruity berry goodness, this is so your smoothie!. I packed in frozen berries, a banana, half a red beet, acai powder, greek yogurt and some coconut milk. I mean, I mean – too good!! You have to give this one a try, nothing weird about it, just completely delish flavors and all the healthy things in the world. SCORE.
Oh, and if you are wondering, acai powder is exactly what it sounds like. It’s acai berries in powder form. I use it in all my smoothies. You can buy it at Whole Foods, but I just order mine through Amazon, I find it’s cheaper and easier this way.
And real quick before I leave you all for the day, I have some exciting news to share! Better Homes and Gardens has nominated Half Baked Harvest as one of their Top 10 Food Blogs in their 2016 Blogger Awards. Ahh! I am so excited! Here are the details, I have the opportunity to win the Editor’s Choice and/or the Reader’s Choice award for the Best 2016 Food Blog. Basically what this means is, the more you guys vote (…I mean, only if you want to of course!), the better chance HBH has to receive the Reader’s Choice Award. Obviously, I would be thrilled if you guys would click over, check out all the other nominees and vote for all your favorites… me or maybe someone else! But umm, okay, I totally hope it’s me! 🙂
Voting is open through March 7th. Sooooo, here is the link to check it all out. Go NOW and VOTE… please and thank you!!
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Strawberry Acai Smoothie.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: acai, smoothie, strawberry
colorful and delicious
Ingredients
- 1/2 red beet peeled and roughly chopped (or grated if you have a weak blender), 1 small
- 1 cup frozen strawberries or fresh
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries or fresh
- 1 ripe fresh banana or frozen
- 1 teaspoon acai berry powder*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk of choice (I use coconut almond or goat milk)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt use coconut yogurt if vegan
- 1 tablespoon dried goji berries optional
Optional Toppings
- plain Greek yogurt
- bee pollen chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flax
- granola
- fresh fruit and or goji berries
- almond butter or other nut butter
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a high powdered blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a handful of ice if desired and blend once more until smooth, making sure there are no chunks of fruits or veggies.
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Divide between 2 glasses and top as desired. DRINK...OR EAT with a spoon. 🙂
Recipe Notes
*Acai powder can be found at health food store or purchased online here is the [brand I buy through Amazon | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016BAB42/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0016BAB42&linkCode=as2&tag=halbakhar-20&linkId=PTBMQBKGDWM4ZXWK
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Citrus Sunrise Smoothie.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus, smoothie
colorful and delicious
Ingredients
- 1/2 raw yellow beet peeled and roughly chopped (or grated if you have a weak blender), or 1 small
- 1 orange rind removed (I used a cara cara orange)
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons pitted medjool dates or 2 honey
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger peeled + grated
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk of choice (I use coconut almond or goat milk)
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt use coconut yogurt if vegan
- 1 tablespoon dried goji berries optional
Optional Toppings
- plain Greek yogurt
- bee pollen chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flax
- granola
- fresh fruit and or goji berries
- almond butter or other nut butter
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a high powdered blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a handful of ice if desired and blend once more until smooth, making sure there are no chunks of fruits or veggies.
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Divide between 2 glasses and top as desired. DRINK...OR EAT with a spoon. 🙂
Go on now… it’s power food fruit smoothies time!!
P.S. Don’t forget, you can vote once a day through March 7th for your favorite food blogger!! Just click on the badge above to link you to the Better Homes & Gardens site to vote! Make a smoothie, get to the computer and VOTE… and THANK YOU!
LOVE all this COLOR!! And so cute that you served them in chemistry glassware, it looks so cool! I think I have one laying around here which will have to be used soon 🙂 Congrats on the nomination! Heading over to vote right now..
THANK YOU! It means so much!!
ya, can’t say i’m a huge fan of the flavor of turmeric either, but i think that fail worked out anyways because you got a fabulously creamy, pastel orange-hued smoothie! and congrats on your nomination; it’s well-deserved, and it looks like you’re in good company (:
Thank you so much, Heather! I am in amazing company!!
Stunning! Love the colours and flavours. Seriously, it’summer over here and I am craving these now.
I never feel this blog is short on color ~ that’s for sure! Will be voting for you on the Better Homes & Gardens Blog contest, congrats. Trying to loose a few pounds before we drive to Sarasota Florida in a few weeks so these smoothies are ideal!
Tom, THANK YOU! Your vote and kind comments mean SO much to me! Hope you are having a great week!
THANK YOU! I am jealous of your summer weather!
Congrats on being nominated! To me, you are already the winner. Totally love your blog and use it for inspiration often. Stunning photos and great recipes – thank you. So looking forward to tthe cookbook.
Wow, thank you! That means so much!! You are too kind and have made my night!! Hope you are having a great week!
Congratulations, just voted for you!! THese smoothies look so beautiful, it’s like an ode to Spring, and boy, have I been craving Spring!!
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Thank you so much, for voting! It really means so much! 🙂
Omg, Girl! We are the peak of our summer heat in the Southern Hem and this sounds amazing right now! I so understand your berry love ’cause that’s totally how I am. Citrus is delish, but berry wins out every time! I’m so happy you decided to post them both! Gorgeousness!
OMG!! I am so jealous! I totally want your summer heat! Thanks Tori!
I went to vote but it won’t skip to to the next select. I will try again.
YEH!!! I got it to work.
THANK YOU! You are so kind!
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These photos are absolutely gorgeous! I love love love the chemistry glassware and how colourful all these smoothies are. One thing’s for sure – you’re getting my vote! 😉
Wow, thank you so much!!! You vote means the world! 🙂
Looking at these pictures literally made my mouth water! Congratulations on the nomination! You definitely get my vote(s)!! Good luck!!
Thank you so much, Kathy!!! It means a lot! Hope you are having a great week!
Fabulous smoothies! I’m just waiting for the weather to warm up and will get in the smoothie mood myself–can’t wait.!
Amazing photos as usual :)oh and yes for sure you get my vote! Congratulations!
THANK YOU!! It means a lot! Hope you are having a great week!
Just voted for you, you deserve this!
Cassandra!! Thank you SO much for your vote! It is greatly appreciated!! 🙂
oh, finally they got the hint!! I’ve been nominating you at for the blog awards for years ( 2014 and 2015), so glad they finally took note and discovered what an inspiration you are! I know you will win! And thank you for the beautiful healthy food this year, loving it! This smoothie is perfect for the end of the winter drag..
WOW, thank you!! You are beyond kind and I am smiling ear to ear right now!! It really means a lot!! Hope you are having a great week!
Congrats on the nomination! I knew you’d eventually be nominated for some blogging awards! Your recipes are so inspiring and your photos are phenomenal!
Awe!! Thank you so much, Tara! It really means so much!!!
Tieghan you just keep rolling out recipes on your blog with a kaleidescope of colors and flavors. So glad all your hard work is being recognized with the nomination. Congratulations!
Wow, THANK YOU!! Your kinds word have me smiling BIG! 🙂
Yay! It may only be February, but it’s spring on your blog! These smoothies look so good I almost think I’d drink them no matter how they taste. 🙂
hehe! Thank you so much!
These smoothies look soo amazing. I love the colors and that you served them in beakers and flasks! And congratulations on the nomination, Tieghan! That’s soooo exciting and I’m heading over there right now to vote!
Thank you so much, Andrea!!! Your vote is SO greatly appreciated!! 🙂 Hope you are having a great week!
Definitely voted for you! Annnnnd both of these smoothies sound wonderful. I’d have to make both!
Thank you so much, Katrina!! It means a lot that you voted!! 🙂
These are gorgeous! I am currently drinking a bright pink smoothie made with frozen berries, red cabbage, greens powder (it is bright pink), and almond milk. I just love bright pink breakfasts (:
WHOA!! Your smoothie sounds amazing!! 🙂
These are absolutely stunning!! Congrats on the nomination, lovely lady!! So exciting!
Thank you so much, Leah!! It means a lot!
A dose of color is exactly what i need to perk up this Tuesday.
Thanks Nicole!
I LOVE the beakers you used for glasses!! And congrats on the nomination girl!
Thanks so much, Sarah! Hope you are having a great week!
These are gorgeous and would totally brighten my day.
Thanks Emily!
Those beakers made me smile, what an adorable and clever prop choice. Great work, as always. Congrats on the nomination!
hehe! Thank you so much, Krystal! 🙂
Congrats Tieghan! I voted! Also I am smoothie junkie, so these are right up my alley!
Thank you so much, Kathy! I really appreciate your vote!! 🙂
Just voted and noticed anyone can vote once a day. Might want to keep that link in every post from now until votes are counted! It will be a good reminder for me to go back and vote again and again and again.
Thank you SO much, Kim!! I have been putting a little note at the bottom of each post, have been seeing that or should I move it to the top? Your vote is GREATLY appreciated!! 🙂
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This post could not have come at a better time. I have to leave out the vanilla and use coconut products, but this is a great way to make a fruity, nutrient-rich smoothie while still sticking to my elimination diet. Can hardly wait to see all that orange in my glass!
Thanks Kate! Hope you love both smoothies!
I love the presentation of these smoothies, especially in the beakers! What a fantastic idea!!
Thanks Cassie!
Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS! I’ll definitely be voting for you. You have one of the most FUN, CREATIVE food blogs I’ve ever read, and the most gorgeous photography and food styling to go with it. You’ve got a long career ahead of you, sweet one.
And I keep asking Santa for a Vitamix to make smoothies, but he brings me clothes instead…
Oh my gosh!! THANK YOU!! You have me smiling from ear to ear! Your vote is greatly appreciated!! 🙂
So gorgeous, these colorful smoothies are the perfect start to the day! Congrats on BHG, I voted for you! 🙂
Thank you so much, Lara!! Your vote is greatly appreciated…like A LOT! 🙂
Love your blog Tieghan. already voted for today. Good luck!!!
THANK YOU SO much! It truly means the world to me and is greatly appreciated!! 🙂
Congrats, you deserve it! Especially with dishes like this!
Thank you so much, Matt! 🙂
Awesome beautiful colorful photos! And congrats on your nomination at BHG!!
Thank you so much, Brenda! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Perfect timing! Just started a new workout routine and have been digging for some extra energy. These are great, as is everything you do. BTW … did my daily vote on BHG … you deserve to win!
THANK YOU SO much! Can’t believe you are voting daily, THANK YOU!!
I voted! Been quiet lately but still here. Your blog is fantastic and deserves to be recognized 🙂 You actually had me at beets. I love them! Shredding/grating them is a great idea.
Thank you so much! Means a lot Autumn ! 🙂
Love when healthy stuff tastes good too! What great smoothie ideas!
Couldn’t be much better right!? Thanks Eden!