How To Make Beetroot Powder
You may have seen beetroot powder in the list of recipe ingredients. But what exactly is it, and how can you make it at home?
As dull as it sounds, beetroot powder is exactly that. It is basically beets, but in powder form. In cooking, beetroot powder is used as a natural pigment. However, if you are struggling to find beetroot powder in the store, I have some good news for you. It is actually very easy to make it at home!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It doesn’t get more basic than this recipe. All you need is just one recipe: beets!
- There are so many great ways to use beetroot powder in plant-based cooking! Add it to your pancakes for an ombre effect, or use it to create a vegan meat alternative. So many possibilities!
- Homemade beetroot powder is much cheaper than the one sold in stores! Considering how little effort it takes, it’s a great way to save money.
- In powder form, beets don’t have to be refrigerated. In fact, making beetroot powder is a great way to preserve them!
Benefits Of Beetroot Powder
Beetroots are absolutely packed with health promoting nutrients. They are particularly rich in folate, which plays a key role in heart health, as well as manganese, potassium and copper.
Additionally, beetroot powder makes an excellent natural pre-workout! One of the key ingredients in beetroot is dietary nitrates, which your body then converts to nitric acid, which helps the body more effectively increase oxygen in the blood. This could lead to better and longer performance during your workout.
Simply add a teaspoon to your smoothie or water 1 to 2 hours before a workout and see the impact.
How to Make This Recipe
Thoroughly wash your beets. Grate them, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Allow to dry in the sun for at least 48 hours until dehydrated. Alternatively, place in a preheated oven to 180F and roast for 20 minutes before tossing, then an additional 20 until crispy. You can also use a dehydrator.
Transfer your beets to a coffee grinder or blender and grind until a powder consistency is achieved.
Hack It!
- Did you know you can use this beetroot powder as a natural pre-workout in shakes?
- You can also enhance recipes by using beets to add a pop of colour. Try adding the powder to Beet Pasta Sauce or Vegan Salmon!
- If you only have a couple of beets, you can just use them to make a smaller amount of the beet powder. Similarly, you make make a batch as large as you like, as long as you check that they cooked thoroughly!
- Actually, many other foods can be turned into powder using a similar method, including garlic, onion, and tomato.
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The Recipe: Homemade Beetroot Powder
Ingredients
- 4 small beets, grated
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the beets. Peel, grate, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Allow to dry in the sun for at least 48 hours until dehydrated. Alternatively place in a preheated oven to 180F. Roast for 20 minutes before tossing, then an additional 20 until crispy. This can take anywhere from 40 minutes to 3 hours depending on the moisture content of your beets. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Transfer to a coffee grinder or blender and grind until a powder is achieved. Store in a sealed container in your pantry for 1 to 2 months. Add 1 tsp to water or a smoothie an hour before a workout for a natural pre-workout.