This gorgeous breakfast packs a nutritional punch. Ideal for a plant-based diet for early stage kidney disease. It’s rich in fiber and folate and is full of antioxidants. Try this spoon-worthy smoothie for breakfast or as a snack today!

The beets provide a beautiful rich red color and sweetness. Beets are high in oxalates, so if you are prone to kidney stones use caution.

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Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl

This gorgeous breakfast packs a nutritional punch with plenty of fiber, folate, and abundant antioxidants.  Try this spoon-worthy smoothie for breakfast or snack today! 

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Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, VLPD

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: The KidneyRD Team

Ingredients

• 1 medium beet about 2-inch diameter, peeled and grated
• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 cup unsweetened rice milk
• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup mixed berries fresh or thawed if frozen
• 2 tablespoon slivered almonds

Instructions

• Add grated beet, frozen mango, raspberries, rice milk, and maple syrup into blender.  Blend until smooth and thick.
• Pour mixture into 2 bowls and top with mixed berries and a sprinkle of almonds. Enjoy!

Variations:

• Higher Calorie: Drizzle in a tablespoon of coconut oil through the hole in the blender lid while blending.
• Lower Potassium: Reduce portion size to 1 cup to lower potassium to 365 mg. Substituting frozen pineapple for frozen mango further lowers potassium to 300 mg per serving.

Notes

1) This smoothie is high in potassium.  If you need to limit potassium, we recommend swapping frozen pineapple for frozen mango.

2) The raw beet may not puree well if you don't have a high powered blender. If you prefer, you can use 1 cup of cooked or canned beet, this will yield a smoother texture.

 

You may have heard that nuts, beans, and whole grains are not a great choice for a kidney-friendly diet because they are high in phosphorus.  Wondering why we include them in many of our recipes?  We include beans, nuts, and whole grains because only about 40% of phosphorus found in these plant foods are absorbed by humans. This makes them a good fit for most people's diets! If you have questions about adding these foods to your diet, please reach out to your dietitian.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1208IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg

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