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Healthy Beetroot Latte with Real Beets: Easy Recipe

This healthy beet latte is where earthy flavor, lively color, and your daily coffee come together in one beautiful cup. Made with real cooked beets, freshly brewed espresso, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, it’s energizing and nourishing. Beetroot is rich in antioxidants, and can support heart health and energy, making beets a perfect addition to your morning brew!
Course Drinks
Keyword beet, beet latte, beetroot latte, coffee, latte
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 high speed blender
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 fine mesh sieve
  • serving mug/s (preferably heatproof glass mugs to enjoy the color)

Ingredients

Spiced Beet Milk

  • 1 cup raw beets, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • filtered water for boiling beets

Beet Coffee Latte

  • 3/4 cup spiced beet milk
  • 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (1/4 cup)

Instructions

Spiced Beetroot Milk (Makes 2 Lattes)

  • Add chopped beets to a small saucepan filled half way with filtered water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and a fork can be easily inserted.
  • Strain water from cooked beets.
  • Add cooked beets, milk, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Strain beet milk mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to make it smooth and creamy.

Beetroot Coffee Latte (Makes One 8 oz Beet Latte)

  • Add beet milk to a small saucepan set to medium heat and warm beet milk until it begins to steam, stirring frequently. (Skip this step if making an iced latte).
  • Use a handheld milk frother to add froth to the hot milk.
  • Add 2 shots (1/4 cup) of freshly brewed espresso to mug.
  • Pour 3/4 cup hot, frothed beet milk over espresso, combing with the espresso as you pour.
  • Top with a sprinkle of spice (nutmeg and/or ground cinnamon) if desired
  • (For an iced beet latte, add chilled beet milk and espresso to a glass, then add ice).
  • Enjoy!