Beet-Tahini Cardamom Smoothie

It was the first week of April 2021 and “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat featuring SZA was released. My partner, Steven, was absolutely OBSESSED with the tune- so it was no surprise that I, too, would be singing this song during my every waking moment.

If you aren’t familiar with the song of the summer, or at least it should be, one is transported to Planet “HER”. An effervescent, pink-hued planet for the girls, gays, and theys. This smoothie was inspired by this sensational planet. Like the inhabitants of Planet HER, this smoothie is rich, healthy, extra as hell, and represents the life of any party (or breakfast routine).

Whip out your blender, listed to Kiss Me More, and enjoy!

Beet-Tahini Cardamom Smoothie

Yield: 1 (12oz) smoothie

Time: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, add the beets, blueberries, frozen cauliflower (optional), banana, cinnamon, cardamom, sea salt, vanilla extract, tahini, maple syrup, and milk of choice, and protein (if using).

2. Note: If you prefer to consume this smoothie as a smoothie bowl, which is top tier in my humble opinion, add 1/4 cup of liquid at a time. Blend after each additional 1/4 cup of liquid until the desired thick smoothie consistency is achieved.

3. Blend until smooth

4. Serve in a glass and garnish with granola of choice, a drizzle of tahini, and a dash of sea salt.

5. Dive in!

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup beets, cooked and frozen

• 1/4 cup blueberries, frozen

• 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower, optional but recommended

• 1/2 large banana, frozen

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom

• pinch of sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons tahini

• 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 3/4 cup milk of choice (I prefer oat or pistachio milk)

• 1 scoop of your favorite plant-based vanilla protein powder (optional but HIGHLY recommended)