This is one of my favorite recipes out of the Run Fast Eat Slow cookbook. There are two of these cookbooks; I have them both and think they are a phenomenal resource for cooking. The recipes are simple, easy to prepare, and healthy - whether you’re a runner or not.

The beet smoothie is something I just tried a week or two ago for the first time, and I am in love with it. The beets are full of iron, and the ginger adds just a little kick to the sweetness of the blueberries and banana. I’ve made this recipe at least three times, and assume it will become a staple.

Drink your smoothie outdoors for extra vitamin D.

Beet Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup of almond milk
1 cup of coconut water
1 banana
1 beet, raw and peeled
1 cup of blueberries
1 tablespoon of nut butter
a knob of ginger, peeled

Mix it all up in the Vitamix or your blender of choice, and enjoy!

Makes two servings (or one for when you’re very hungry).