This recipe is brought to you by the amazing Sergio. He’s still kicking it in Afghanistan. I’m still missing him. A lot. But we get to chat weekly, and now that I have a new computer, we can Facetime. I don’t know what that is, but I think it sounds cool. So once I figure out what the hell Facetime does, we still email lots. And this recipe idea came via email. Here’s what Serge said, “I was reading a study about how if you eat beets an hour before a workout it will help dilate your blood vessels which in turn increases the amount of oxygen delivered to your muscles. Soooo, if you could make a pre workout smoothie, something that contains protein, fat, and beets then BAM.” So that’s what I did, for my Sergio.
And it’s always funny when your pee turns pink from the beets. That’s way cooler than a better workout.
I need to tell you a story. It starts on Saturday October 27th. I’ll help you visualize. It was morning time, I still had my pajamas on, and I was getting ready to go to my friend Clark’s gym, CrossFit South Denver, for his Bears for Kids Charity Competition. But before Laura and I went to the competition, we wanted to get an almond milk chai from one of our favorite restaurants, Devil’s Food. So, we headed out the door to get in my car, but guess what?! It wasn’t there. Nope, she gone. Someone straight up stole my car. It was locked, had nothing of value in it, and I kept my insurance and registration with me since I kind of expected this to happen. So I guess that’s a good thing. But it turns out, it’s kind of hard to get around without a car. Like getting to Whole Foods. I feel like such an annoying mooch when I have to ask friends for rides. It blows.
But the story doesn’t end there. Oh no it does not. So get this. On Sunday October 28th, my good friends, wait my really good looking friends Jake and Krystle were out walking their obnoxious yet adorable bulldog and noticed a car very similar to mine. So when they stopped by so Jake could insult me with comments of how dirty our house is (which is true), they mentioned we should just go check it out since it was only 3 blocks from my house. Welp, you can guess where this is going. It was my car . My little civic that I’ve had since I was 16 was sitting 3 blocks from my house. The ignition is torn apart and the locks don’t work, but she’s still alive. Just wreaks like weed. Guess they found my stash. I’m kidding. Weed smells like skunk. Hopefully they can fix it! Keep your fingers crossed!!
No joke, I’ve watched Twilight 4 times in the last week. #sorryfornotbeingsorrythattwilightisthebestthinginmyliferightnow.
Sweet Beet Pre-Workout Smoothie
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large beet, peeled and diced (equivalent to 1 cup diced beets)
- 1 banana, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen berries (I used strawberries and raspberries)
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 scoop vanilla Primal Fuel protein
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- First you gotta roast your beets. Try biting into one of those raw. No fun. So preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash and peel your beets and dice them up.
- Arrange pieces on a baking sheet then drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on top.
- Bake in oven for about 45 minutes or until they are tender.
- Let cool.
- Once your beets are cooled, add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Add more coconut milk or water if needed.
- Drink up!
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Uff, having your car stolen is the WORST! I’m sorry that this happened. Of course, how awesome/amusing that the car has already been located. When my car was stolen a few years ago — also an older Honda—the thieves smoked a million joints in it and then abandoned it. Then it was found. I vacuumed the interior within an inch of its life.
Thanks for the beet love, and hang in there.
What kind of idiot steals a car and parks it 3 blocks away?! Stupidest criminal I’ve ever heard of, but I’m glad you got your car back.
So sorry to hear about your ride – I would be devastated but it sounds like you handled it gracefully.
I train fasted usually but next time I’m definitely trying this – I don’t like a ton in my stomach before a WOD. How do you think it would be with only 1/2 a banana?
Dan, did you try the banana? Can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Sometimes when I’m feeling like crazy and weird shit only happens to me, I just have to pay a little visit to paleomg.com and I don’t feel so alone anymore. 🙂 Its obvious why they stole your car. They needed to make a quick weed delivery and apparently three blocks was WAY too far for those stoners to walk.
I have no idea what egg protein is and the only thing I know about protein powder is that is comes in those huge ass jugs they sell at GNC. Is that a must have ingredient in this recipe or could I swing it without?
you don’t HAVE to put it in there 🙂
I’ve experienced almost the exact same thing! I had a 1996 Honda Civic that was stollen from the front of my house not once but twice! The second time it was left two blocks away and enough damage was done that it was considered a total loss. I miss that little car…
Is the “for-sale” van still parked outside? You should blame its owner. Maybe they’ve been scoping you out just waiting for the perfect time…
we got it towed lol
I got all excited because I saw the pix and it looked like a sweet juicy strawberry margarita. Oh, it’s beets. *sad trombone*
🙂
This smoothie sounds great! What kind of egg protein do you use?
I cannot believe someone stole ur car and smoked in it!! I mean wtf really?? Really excited to try this smoothie. I’m not sure about beers but ill give them a whirl. Question though, this weekend I tried to make the pumpkin granola and it was suuuuper salty. I tried it twice. Didn’t really put salt in it the second time. Any ideas?? Also this sweet potato soup from last week was awesome! Love your stuff girl!
I meant beets lol. Damn auto correct. I guess u know what I normally talk about!
were your nuts or seeds salty? make sure those are the unsalted kind!
FaceTime rocks! My mother lives in South Africa and we use it all the time.