AIP Friendly Beet & Berry Smoothie
This smoothie is a gorgeous, deep-magenta drink that tastes as vibrant as it looks — sweet, earthy, and just a little zingy from fresh ginger and lemon. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a rich, creamy body that makes it feel genuinely satisfying rather than watery or thin. Cooked beet blends in seamlessly, adding natural sweetness and that stunning color without any detectable "vegetable" flavor that might put people off. The autoimmune protocol can make breakfast feel like the hardest meal to get right, but every single ingredient here — from the turmeric to the honey to the mixed berries — fits cleanly within those guidelines. There's no dairy, no grains, no nightshades, and no added ingredients to second-guess. A tablespoon of honey keeps things lightly sweet, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties all the flavors together with a bright finish. Blended in under two minutes and poured into two glasses, it's the kind of morning ritual that actually makes you look forward to getting up.
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2 servings
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- ½ cup cooked beet, roughly chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen mixed berries, cooked beet, coconut milk, water, ginger, honey, turmeric, and lemon juice to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible beet or berry chunks.
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