Sweet Beet Kisses

I love beets.

Love 'em.

But somehow I have totally forgotten this fact over the last few years, or maybe it's more that the offering from local stores & farmer's markets failed to wow me.

Well, it's all fixed now, I found a gorgeous bunch the other day and ate the first one right away, steamed, with salt and pepper.

Divine.

The second was tossed into a once-green salad for dinner.

And the last beet, well I wasn't sure what to do with it.  This chocolate beet cake tempted me for a while, but since I'd already had my sugar quota for the week, I decided to save it for later.  

So when Reese suggested smoothies for breakfast I knew exactly what to do.

Now, I'll be honest, this one is still a work in progress, but we all enjoyed the results of the testing.

I think I'll probably try adding some crystallized ginger next time, and it just feels like it might need something else...I'll have to keep thinking on that one.  

But give 'er a go, that beautiful magenta is enough to make up your mind, isn't it?

Oh, and I nearly forgot- leftovers make some oh-so-popular popsicles!

Sweet Beet Smoothie

1 large beet, steamed, boiled, or roasted, small diced

1/2 c. frozen blueberries

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 c. plain greek yogurt

1 c. orange juice

Toss it all into a blender and process until smooth.  Enjoy!  Pour any leftovers into popsicle forms and freeze for a later treat.