Very Berry Smoothie with Beets and Carrots

Ever tried drinking your breakfast? You can, with this one. The beets and berries make for an instant energy boost, while the carrots and apples hydrate. And if you still hesitate to throw in the beets with the berries, just look at that electric color.

You would want to WEAR this juice, it is so velvety smooth!

Serves 3-4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries or blackberries or raspberries or a combo of all three
2 large red apples
1 medium sized beetroot
4 large California carrots
1 cup soy milk or 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt

Instructions:

1) If you are using a juicer, juice the apples first, followed by the beets and carrots

2) Run the blender with the soy milk or yogurt at low speed, add the berries and smoothen. You may need to add a cube of ice or two to make it smooth enough. Add the juice and blend. Serve.

3) If you are using just the blender, chop the vegetables into small pieces, then run in a blender with the soymilk or yogurt till smooth. Add the apples and berries, one after the other and blend. Add ice cubes if it is too thick to drink out of a glass. Serve.

Note: Add 3-4 mint leaves along with the berries for extra punch.