Beet kvass kefir smoothie

I might as well rename this blog 'the kefir smoothie blog'.  That seems to be the majority of my postings. Truth is, since this summer when I gave up protein powders and started making my own kefir I've found numerous ways to make them nutritious.  

This summer I also fell in love with fresh beets from the farmers market.  Roasted, peeled, and then chilled.  I could eat them plain like apples straight out of the fridge.  So while I was experimenting with vegetable fermentation I decided to make some beet kvass.  While I love beets, this was not a drink I could get down straight from a glass.  

Again, not wanting to let anything go to waste I decided to pour my beet kvass into an ice cube tray and freeze it.  Now when I make a kefir fruit smoothie I can pop one of the beet cubes out and throw it into the mix.  Blend it together with whatever frozen or fresh fruit you have, maybe a pastured egg yolk, some coconut oil or milk and blend away.  I can taste the beet kvass a bit, but it's not overpowering.  I'm not sure how much this small amount does nutrient wise - but I've found a way to include beet kvass into my diet and look at what a pretty pink color it makes my smoothie!

Comments

[Pamela @ Seeds of Nutrition]

I'm with you when it comes to beets. I could eat them all the time.
Making a smoothie is way it such a great idea. I'll need to give it a try since I make both kvass and kefir.
Thanks for stopping by at my blog today.
Pamela

[Peggy Miller]

How long did you let your beet kvass ferment befor you drank it?