Looking for a pre-workout energy boost? Then you need to make celebrity trainer Erin Oprea's Beet Juice Shots recipe!
“It’s my favorite recipe that I take every day,” the fitness guru behind Carrie Underwood’s strong physique tells Vital Proteins® of her pick-me-up beverage. “This is what keeps my energy going. It keeps me training all day,” she adds of the bright red drink.
Oprea’s Beet Juice Shots contain eight beets, 1-inch piece of ginger, and three lemons. The concoction is similar to a lemonade “with a kick,” thanks to the natural sweetness from beets, acidity from the lemons, and hint of spice from the ginger.
While this three-ingredient recipe is healthy on its own,The 4×4 Dietauthor also adds six scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides to help support healthy hair, skin, nails and joints.**
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“I take two of these a day,” Oprea says of her Beet Juice Shots. “[I take] one in the morning after I have breakfast … and then the second I take about an hour before I work out. Because I want to have a good workout!”
Prep for your workout with a taste of the superfood beverage. Get the recipe below.
Beet Juice Shots
Yields 6-8 Beet Juice Shots
Ingredients:
- 8 beets, juiced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, juiced
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 6 scoopsVital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a juicer or blender.
- Blend them together and enjoy!
- Store in the fridge for optimal taste and freshness.
