Detoxifying Beet and Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup peeled + chopped raw beet (organic when possible)
• 1 ⅓ cup frozen strawberries (if fresh, add ice // organic when possible)
• 1/4 ripe frozen banana (optional // peeled + sliced)
• 2/3 cup fresh apple juice
• Fresh mint or shredded coconut (for garnish // optional)

Instructions

• Add beet, strawberries, banana (optional for sweetness) and apple juice to a blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
• Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more banana for sweetness, apple juice to thin, or strawberries for a more intense fruit flavor.
• Divide between two serving glasses and enjoy. Optional: Garnish with banana slices, fresh mint, and/or shredded coconut. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays or popsicle molds for an afternoon pick-me-up.