Name: How To Make A Beetroot Latte
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 heaping tbsp of beetroot powder; 2 cups of plant milk; 2-3 tbsp of maple syrup; 1 tsp of vanilla

Print Recipe

A Beetroot Latte is naturally deep pink, nutritious and delicious alternative to coffee or tea. Create yours with a little love by adding edible heart sprinkles and show your guests how much they mean to you. Or make one just for yourself. You deserve it! Sipping from a fancy cup makes it taste even better.

What You Need To Make A Beetroot Latte

To Make this Beetroot Latte you will need:

Beetroot Powder
Plant Milk (I prefer oat)
Maple Syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
Vanilla extract
Edible flowers and sprinkles (optional). These are the heart sprinkles I used. You can purchase from Amazon
Pour into a fancy cup (optional but preferred )

Note: I make a very small commission, at no cost to you, for anything purchased through my site. Thank you in advance.

Why You Need To Eat Your Beets

A Beetroot Latte is a quick and tasty way to eat your serving of beets. Here are 7 reasons from Spread Em Kitchen why you should eat more beets.

#1. Beets help regulate blood pressure. Because beets are rich in nitrates (which is converted into nitric oxide by the body), they help to relax and dilate blood vessels, resulting in better circulation and a possible drop in blood pressure. Health.com notes a study published in 2008 by Hypertension, which that found that people who drank beetroot juice had a 10 mm Hg drop in blood pressure and less blood clotting three hours after intake than those who drank water.

#2. Beets boost physical stamina. Beet juice can help you go further, faster by allowing your blood to flow faster and your muscles to get more oxygen during a workout. Those nitrates that help lower blood pressure also help give an added physical endurance kick. A 2009 study in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that high intensity exercise performance improved with the help of beet juice. Male cyclists were able to peddle 15% longer in a timed trial to exhaustion. Their findings suggests that increasing the body’s nitric oxide by drinking beet juice “has the potential to enhance exercise tolerance during longer term endurance exercise.” Nitrate levels peak two to three hours after intake, so plan you workout accordingly.

#3. Beets can give you more brainpower. The added oxygen flow in your blood doesn’t just go to your muscles, it goes to your brain too, which improves cognitive functioning. Healthline references a study that found that drinking 1 cup of beetroot juice daily for two weeks resulting in participants scoring 4% faster on a reaction time test (one measure of cognitive function) than participants who were given a placebo.

#4. Beets will keep you regular. The one cup of beets contains 3.5 g of fiber, with most of that being insoluble fiber. Mayo Clinic says that “this type of fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools.” As beets make their way through digestive tract, they may turn your urine and stools pink or red, which may cause alarm bells to go off. Don’t panic! It’s just a pigmentation called betanin (and nothing to worry about).

#5. Beets can help improve the appearance of skin. Beets are loaded with antioxidants, which fight against damaging free radicals. Free radicals cause cellular damage and are partly responsible for the visible signs of aging. The powerhouse antioxidants that beets contain are phytonutrients called betalain. Prevention.com cites a 2015 review published in LWT – Food Science and Technology which showed that betalain was better able to fight off free radicals than Vitamin C and anthocyanins.

#6. Beets fight inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It helps to defend the body against foreign invaders, repair damaged tissue and helps in the healing process, but it can also be problematic when it becomes chronic. Beets can help reduce the intensity of chronic inflammation because they contain the amino acid betaine. According to an article published in Frontiers in Immunology, “Accumulating evidence has shown that betaine has anti-inflammatory functions in numerous diseases.”

#7. Beets are great for detoxification. The liver does a difficult and dirty job. It’s responsible for filtering blood, making proteins for blood clotting, detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs. In doing all this, it secretes bile which ends up back in the digestive tract. Beets help keep the liver clean and functioning. Those antioxidant betalains that help keep skin looking good, also help the liver to detox chemicals and toxins more effectively. Beets also help to thin the bile secreted by the liver, allowing it to flow more freely into the small intestine.

Beets get their “superfood” label for good reason. They boost energy, detox the body, improve cognitive and physical functioning, fight inflammation and leave your skin looking great. Not to mention, they’re delicious. They’re a healthy addition to any well-balanced diet. There are a ton of ways to eat them, from making soups, to roasting, to pickling, to juicing and more. Don’t go too overboard on the beets, though. They have a high sugar content for vegetables, so they should be eaten in moderation.

More Beet Recipes To Enjoy

Another way to get a healthy dose of beety goodness is to try more other recipes like:

More Latte Recipes

If you are like me and loving the lattes, you are going to want to try these ones too.

I Love Hearing From You

Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions for how to make a Beetroot Latte. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!