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Despite the fact we have smoothies quite often at home, it’s been a while since I last posted a smoothie recipe.
We usually have simple post-workout smoothies, when coming back home from a trail running session, but sometimes it’s nice to get fancy and make something that looks as good as it tastes.
Springtime is the perfect time to try new smoothie recipes, like this Welcome Spring Smoothie because everybody feels like waking up after months of lethargy. Time to get out more, eat more fruits, perhaps try a new routine.
↠ Read: 5 ways to welcome Spring
If you feel like you need to detox and want to squeeze in as many super foods as you can in one easy-to-make smoothie that also looks pretty in your mason jars, you can’t go wrong with this Ruby red antioxidant smoothie! The deep hue is given by ingredients such as beet, rhubarb, frozen berries and turmeric. The sweetness comes along in the form of banana, orange and carrot. Super foods like flax seeds, chia seeds and turmeric turn this pretty smoothie into a powerhouse packed with nutrients that will boost your metabolism and your protein intake.
What more to ask?
Ruby red antioxidant smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed I grind mine directly in the blender
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 oranges peeled and deseeded
- 2 bananas with lots of brown spots!
- 2 carrots peeled if non-organic, and roughly chooped
- 4 stalks rhubarb chopped
- 1 beet sliced
- 1 lemon the juice
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 200 ml water
- 200 ml plant-based milk
- 1 pinch turmeric
Instructions
- Add the flax and chia seeds to your blender, grind them finely without overheating.
- If you don't have a super-powerful blender (I don't!) juice the rhubarb in a juicer first. Then add all the roughly chopped fruits and vegetables and the liquids to your blender, and blend on high until smooth!
- Serve immediately with additional chia seeds on top, decorate with a few flowers.... just because :-)
Notes
Did you enjoy this post? I would love for you to pin it! Thank you! ♥
Also, do let me know in the comments which is your favorite smoothie combination :)
Now I want a smoothie!
Super good, super fresh, I confirm :)
Looks like a great smoothie for very healthy reasons. Love the color.
This sounds great! I love to see new smoothie recipes! I will def have to try this one!
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I LOVE smoothies!!!! I still haven’t put beets in one but keep saying I have to – I think I’ll try this one!
I don’t think I have ever had rhubarb now I am curious on the taste.
this smoothie is so pretty! I absolutely love rhubarb, but I’m not a huge beet fan, how much can you taste the beets?
Now this is a cool recipe, I would love to give it a try, I love smoothies
I have been looking for some good smoothie recipes! This one looks really yummy! (anything red does to me! :) ) & your photos are so inviting – love it all!
This looks so good! I really need to make smoothies more often!
What a beautiful smoothie with scrumptious ingredients! It’s motivated me to make a smoothie this a.m. with slightly different ingredients, but can’t wait to try this one!
What a glorious mix of yumminess! I am always looking for new ways to get smoothies in the family :)
I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast, but I think I have to try this. I really like beets and they’re so good for you. Never thought of putting it in a smoothie.
I have a smoothie pretty much every morning, and this one sounds like one to add to my routine! I don’t think I have tried rhubarb before. I am going to have to try it! I am in the Southwest now, but I used to live where lilac bushes grew. I miss the smell!
Hey this looks super delicious. I love the look of your blog and Instagram and look forward to seeing more posts!
I love smoothies, and this one seems particularly gorgeous.
nice idea.
PS i’ve just discovered your blog and I love it!!!
What a Excellent smoothie with Nice ingredients! This one really looks Yummy. Can’t wait to give it to Try.
I love your photos. Not a great smoothie lover here but you’ve inspired me to eat (and drink) better, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO beautiful! I feel healthier just looking at your photos :D
Looks so inviting
thank you, i made this yesterday and it was SO good ♥
BEAUTIFUL photos, Francesca! As always, your post is so lovely. Pretty kitty!
Thank you dear Cindy, you are always so sweet ♥ Pedro the cat says hi! :D
Right, I’m on it. Got my grandson here over the school holidays and we’re off to the shops to grab the ingredients for these.
Hey Rebecca, let me know how you liked it, once you make it. If your grandson is very young, you might want to add a little agave or a similar sweetener ;)
Right, I’m on it. Got my grandson here over the school holidays and we’re off to the shops to grab the ingredients for these. Yummo
After reading your post, I badly want an antioxidant smoothie now! I’ll definitely make this one later. :) Thank you for sharing this recipe!
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This looks so yummy!!!
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Oh wow, this ruby red color is just amazing! I’m gonna try this smoothie right now. Thanks for sharing, Francesca. Love your blog btw.
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Thank you for this healthy smoothie, it looks delicious!