Want a delicious way to sneek veggies into your kiddos diet? With this recipe, create a beautiful red- or orange-colored frosting your kids will say is delicious, but will never know it's healthy!
BEET BENEFITS
- Increase Oxygen Intake
- Boost Stamina and Endurance
- Support Heathy Blood Pressure
- Fight Inflammation
- Increase Energy Levels and Brain Activity
In addition to these impressive benefits, beets are also one of the best dietary sources of naturally-occurring nitrates.
If you are looking for more ways to incorporate beets, try slurping them with this scrumptous Cumin-Beet Soup.
SWEET POTATO BENEFITS
- Fight Inflammation
- Improve Blood Sugar Regulation
- Ward off Aging with lots of beta-carotene and vitamin C
- Iron Supports Immunity
You can also incorporate sweet potatoes in this unique Tracy Anderson's Sweet Potato Smoothie.
Instructions
Mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with ½ cup steamed and pureed beets (for pink frosting) or sweet potatoes (orange). Add more veggies for firmer frosting, or more yogurt for thinner. Stir in ¼ cup powdered sugar for sweetness, plus a splash of vanilla extract— and/or swirl in lots of melted dark chocolate.
Recipe courtesy of Dr. Oz The Good Life
