Beetroot Latte

Get cosy with a hot mug of this gorgeous pink latte, topped with bubbly foam. We made it with whole beets, oat milk, cardamom and sweetened it with just a dash of maple syrup.

Beetroot Latte

Info

Nutrition per serving
NutrientAmountRDA
Net Carbs27.8 g10.1%
of which Sugars7 g7.8%
Fibers4.9 g17.6%
Fats2.4 g3.8%
of which Saturates0.4 g2.1%
of which Omega 30 g2.3%
Proteins5.5 g12%
Calcium323 mg32.3%
Vitamin A155 mcg22.1%
Vitamin C2 mg2.7%
Iron2.2 mg14.9%
Potassium271 mg7.7%
Sodium144 mg6.3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Kcal155 7.7%
Macro split
  • net carbs 68%
  • sugars 17%
  • fats 6%
  • saturates 1%
  • proteins 14%
  • fibers 12%
*RDA based on a 2000 kcal diet;
**Nutritional data sources: USDA, food labels.
KCAL
155 per serving
TIME
8m
HEALTH

This bubbly beetroot latte is the perfect drink to help you unwind and stock up on precious antioxidants. It pairs the comforting feel of a hot drink with the healing benefits of this purple root. So, make yourself a big mug of this pink latte, and enjoy it!

To make vegan beet latte, you only need plant-based oat milk (or similar), blended beetroots, spicy cardamom, and maple syrup. Gently heat the ingredients in a pot and enjoy the latte hot. For extra points, you can use a frother and top it with a bubbly foam. We'll show you how below.

Preparing a hot drink with beets has been a revelation for us, as we normally use this root in raw smoothies or lemonades. We opted for already-cooked beets, which are cheap and easy to find at the supermarket all year long. You can also go with raw beets when they're in season, use ready-made beet juice or beet powder. You can check our tips below for suggestions on how to use each of these options.

Beets give this latte a gorgeous pink hue and add a unique, earthy flavour. But not everyone likes the bittersweet taste of beetroots. The trick is to balance the beets with another strong flavour. We opted for cardamom spice because of its sweet and fruity notes.

This beet latte is not only super cute but also good for you. It's low in fats, vegan, and sugar-free, lightly sweetened with a dash of maple syrup. Moreover, beetroots help lower blood pressure[1] and fight nasty free radicals; they also support the natural detoxifying processes carried out by the liver and digestive tract[2], helping you feel at your best.

We hope you'll enjoy this recipe. If you're in the mood for more superfood drinks like this one, give our spirulina latte, turmeric hot chocolate, and green tea chai-spiced latte a try!

Ingredients

Adjustments
Serves
Measuring System
Cooked Beetroots1
Oat Milk500 mL
Ground Cardamom (optional)1 pinch
Maple Syrup2 tsp

Step 1

Blitz the beetroot with 100 mL of oat milk in a food processor until smooth.

If you want to use raw beets, beetroot powder, or store-bought juice, check our tips below.

beets blended with oat milk

Step 2

Now, pour the remaining 400 mL of oat milk in a pot, followed by ground cardamom, maple syrup, and beetroot juice.

Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat and then remove the pot from the hob.

warm beet milk with cardamom and maple syrup

Step 3

If you want to make a foam layer for the latte, pour one-third of the hot beet milk into a jar and shake it vigorously. Alternatively, foam it with an electric hand frother.

Finally, divide the beetroot latte among mugs and pour in the prepared foam.

beetroot latte frothed with a hand frother

Tips

You can also make the recipe using raw beetroots, beet powder, or store-bought juice.

  • With raw beets: in step 1, blend the raw beets with milk and then pass the mix through a sieve.

  • With beet powder: skip step 1, heat the milk with 5g of beet powder per serving, whisking until completely dissolved.

  • With beet juice: skip step 1 and replace one-third of the milk with beet juice; then add the juice to the hot milk in step 2.