I have to tell you guys … before I made my first beet smoothie I was pretty much convinced that this was going to be a big fat fail.

I’m telling you this because, if you’re thinking this is a bit of an odd combo, you’re not alone.

Turns out though that I was completely wrong; beet smoothies are a big win. They’re also vegan, paleo and all that other super healthy for you good stuff. And they’re the perfect pretty pink drink just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Warning: You will need a high-powered blender for this recipe; a regular ol’ blender just won’t cut it.

Ingredients

• 2 medium uncooked beets, quartered
• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 cup coconut milk (shake the can well before you open it to mix the cream with the milk)
• 1 cup water

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 40-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve immediately.