Pink Beetroot Latte? I know what you’re thinking. What kinda hipster mojo drink is this? It sure does look pretty, I guess it is kinda hipster, but its health benefits far outweigh that of your average latte and its taste is that mind blowing that it will have you guzzling for more! And no, don’t worry it doesn’t taste much like beetroot either. To me it tastes like if… say… candy floss married hot milk. It’s sweet and velvety smooth, and it is basically my go-to comfort drink now.
If candy floss married hot milk this Pink Beetroot Latte would totally be their amazing love child. If you’re trying to give up caffeine then this is definitely the drink for you.
Beetroots are naturally anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants, and a crystalline compound known as betaine. Betaine helps to protect the cells within your body from stress and promotes healthy inflammation levels. It also aids joint and liver health too. But if like me you’re a little bit of an amateur (or not so amateur) athlete you’ll be happy to know that betaine also promotes the synthesis of creatine – you know that stuff body builders love to demolish – which helps to improve your muscle strength, growth, and power. It also lowers lactate within your muscles, delaying the onset of muscle fatigue, and allowing you to go harder, faster, and for longer – yippee! If you’re not an athlete you’re still going to reap the benefits of an all natural energy boost without that caffeine crash.
To gain optimum athletic benefits from the high levels of betaine in this drink it’s important to consume it both before your workout and preferably after too. If you don’t believe me then just check out Motion Nutrition’s Organic Pre-Workout Energiser which contains organic beetroot juice powder.
I was recently sent out the Froothie Optimum 700 Advanced Cold Press Juicer for review so I couldn’t think of a better way to christen it than squeezing the living daylights outta my stash of beets. I was impressed at how it just swallowed a whole beet and churned out some gorgeous burgundy looking juice. I love beet juice – I use it as food colouring, it’s great with ginger juice, I just can’t help but go a little beet crazy. I’m sorry, but it’s true.
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If (like me) you’re a bit of a beet freak then check out my Beetroot Pie with Vanilla Creme – it is TO DIE FOR!
- 2 tbsp/30ml fresh beet juice or 1 tsp beetroot powder
- 2 tbsp/30ml boiled water
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 5 drops alcohol free stevia or ½ tsp xylitol, raw honey, or maple syrup (optional)
- 150ml almond milk (or any other milk)
- Start by juicing ½ a beet in your juicer - or juice more it's up to you! Next using a small whisk, whisk together your 2 tbsp of beet juice with 2 tbsp of freshly boiled water, vanilla extract, and sweetener of your choice. If using beetroot powder be sure to add a little water at a time, forming a smooth paste.
- Next froth your almond milk in a milk frother or heat in a pan on a low heat, frothing with an Aerolatte style whisk.
- Pour your milk over your prepared beetroot juice base and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Please note that this is NOT a sponsored post. I am a Froothie Ambassador and was sent a Froothie Optimum 700 Advanced Cold Press Juicer for review – all opinions are my own and 100% honest. The links provided to the juicer are affiliate which means if you buy an Optimum 700 using this link, it won’t cost you any extra, but I will get a small commission to help keep my blog up and running. If you’d like to know more, feel free to contact me.
7 Comments
krisboingg
2nd September 2016 at 9:55 amLooks fabulous 🙂 I’d say that was right on the hipster button!
greensofthestoneage
28th October 2016 at 4:40 pmThat embarrassing moment you look through your comments and realise you haven’t replied – so sorry! Haha it certainly is super hip! I’ve got another hip latte coming soon 😉
kellie anderson
21st September 2016 at 8:52 amre the hipster credentials: Where’s the chipped jam jar? 😉 Very pretty, and super for pre-work out stamina. I love using beetroot powder.
greensofthestoneage
28th October 2016 at 4:41 pmHey Kellie – as you can see I am one of those super useless bloggers that forgets to check her comments… or maybe I’m just that hip I don’t need to 😉 Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. Beet power all the way!
Phack Em
16th December 2018 at 12:37 amHow is there any nutrients when you heat the beats? I think this is hyped nonsense to think this has any nutritional benefit. Can you help me understand
greensofthestoneage
16th December 2018 at 12:46 amHi, if you read my recipe I don’t heat the beet juice I just mix it with heated milk. If you cook food it isn’t devoid of any nutrients but dependent upon how you cook it, and how long you cook it for, then yes it can have a lower nutrient value. I take it you sometimes eat soup? Or cook any of your food? Some vegetables our body digests easier when cooked and thus you can actually consume more nutrients. Steaming and boiling are best and microwaving destroys the most nutrients. Hope that helps.
Phack Em
16th December 2018 at 1:12 amThanks, it does. I tried making one tonight without milk but heated with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon. Thus my thought/question. Not too bad. Thanks for your response.