2½cupsfrozen cherries(355 g | can sub fresh, pitted cherries, but you may need to add a handful of ice)
1⅓cupsunsweetened non-dairy milk(310 ml | any variety)
1cupraw beets, peeled and diced(135 g | dice finely if you have a low-powered blender, use gloves to protect your fingers from staining)
¼cupfresh lime juice(60 ml | zest your lime(s) before juicing)
2tablespoonsraw shelled hemp seeds(20 g)
1tablespoon100% pure maple syrup
1½teaspoonsvanilla extract
¼teaspoonturmeric powder
⅛teaspoonfresh cracked black pepper(about 5 turns)
lime zest(or lime slices | optional, used for garnish)
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients except for the lime zest to your blender. Blend at high speed until creamy and smooth.
Pour into serving glasses and garnish with lime zest (or lime slices) if desired. If you prefer your smoothie thicker and/or colder, blend in some ice or additional frozen cherries.