And now for all the benefits you are getting from these little beauties:
Beets belong to the same family as my two other favorite veggies, Spinach and Swiss Chard. Beets are high in antioxidants. They have anti-inflammatory properties and are great for detoxing. Beets are a good source of iron. The antioxidants aid as a cancer fighter. Beets help to keep your arteries clean. The vitamin C helps to keep your immune system strong. The list for beets is quite impressive which is why I add to my juice on a regular basis.
What if I'm not juicing?
Try slicing the beet in thin strips and add it to your salad. Beets can also be roasted or sauteed.
Beet juice is also a great dye for Easter eggs.
What about the chocolate cake you mentioned? Let's get to the good stuff.
I have not tried this yet but definitely have it on my list. This recipe comes from Green Smoothie Girl.
Chocolate Beet Cake
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Sucanat
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups steamed beets(about 2 medium-large peeled)
- 4 Tbsp baking cocoa or raw chocolate
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Add your favorite frosting or try this one:
Frosting
Cream together:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered Sucanat
Enjoy!
Thanks for all the nice recipes and info you put on ypour blog Love You Lots Sis.
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