Look at the color of this latte?!? It is soo beautiful. The first time I ever saw a beet latte was from a vegan cafe in Australia called Matcha Mylkbar. I saw the pictures of this beautiful ruby red latte and was determined to figure out how to make one myself. I read that the latte does not taste like beets or earthy at all, and I was pleased to taste this was true.
Beets are not often classified as a superfood but they absolutely should be. Their gorgeous red-violet pigment comes from phytonutrients known as Betacyanins. Betalains are known to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules. Beets are also heart healthy thanks to being rich in folate and vitamin B’s, which also support cellular metabolism. Beets are a good source of fiber and 1 cup of cooked beets has only 75 calories.
Beetroot powder is used to make a beet latte. Thinly sliced beets are dried in a dehydrator and ground into a powder for a convenient way of incorporating the benefits of beets into sauces, smoothies, or sweet treats. The great news is beet powder also can be bought at your local health food store. In selecting my powder, I ensure it is organic and nothing else is added so that it’s simply 100% dehydrated beets. This method as you can see is super easy and a great way to make a nutrient-dense, tasty latte at home.
Beet Latte
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp beet root powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut or hemp milk
- 1 tsp extra beet root powder optional topping
Instructions
- Place beetroot powder and cinnamon in a cup. Pour boiling water over top and whisk until well dissolved.
- Warm 1 cup of milk and sweetner in a pot over low-medium heat for about 2 minutes. Stiring to ensure the milk does not burn. Remove from heat.
- Using a milk frother, froth the milk for about 1 minute. If you dont have a milk frother that is fine.
- Pour the milk into the cup with the dissolved powder. Give it a quick mix with your frother or a spoon.
- Sprinkle additional beetroot powder or cinnamon ontop and enjoy.