Make Your Own Beetroot Powder - Easy Recipe (2024)

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Beetroot powder has always intrigued me ever since I learned about it. What is that lovely pink powder that can be used to colour red velvet cupcakes naturally? What is that powder that can be used to make your own blush? Beetroot powder!

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This was one of the first experiments I tried when I got this Excalibur dehydrator. It's so easy!

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  • Health Benefits of Beets
  • Instructions
  • Homemade Beetroot Powder

Health Benefits of Beets

Beets get their dark red colour from betalains. They are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, and help support liver detoxification.

Beets are an excellent source of folate and high in manganese, potassium, and copper. They are a good source of fibre, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B6.1

Instructions

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First, make beetroot chips. Use organic beets as much as possible. (Read my food philosophy here.)

Slice the beets using a mandolin. If you don't have a mandoline, just slice the beets really thin with a sharp knife.

Careful with using a mandolin as the blade is really sharp, I've lost part of a nail and some skin until I got these cut resistant glovesto protect my fingers.

Place the sliced beets in the dehydratorand dry at 125°F for 12 hours or so. The chips are done when they are crispy.

The timing would depend on your environment and humidity. You can probably make beetroot chips in the oven too, I just haven't tried it yet though.

When the beetroot chips are ready, all you have to do is grind them up to make beetroot powder. I used my Magic Bulletfor this. Or you can use a spice grinder or a high speed blender as well.

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Sift out any big pieces to get a fine powder, then transfer the powder to a covered jar. I used one of these 125 mL mason jars.

The beet chips may look dark pink almost purple, but oh boy, the beetroot powder was just an awesome pink! Wow!

I add this beetroot powder to pasta sauce. And I can't wait to try it in red velvet baked goods or pink pancakes! Or maybe even in homemade lip balm or blush! Or just add it to smoothies or muffins or even chocolate!

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Have you made your own beetroot powder? Let me know in the comments below!

Feel like doing another kitchen experiment? Try my other dehydrator recipe:

  • SCOBY Fruit Leather

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Homemade Beetroot Powder

Make your own beetroot powder!

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 hours hours

Total Time: 12 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 125mL jar

Author: Melissa Torio

Ingredients

  • 3 beets sliced thinly

Instructions

  • Dehydrate your thinly sliced beets into chips using a dehydrator set to 125 F for 12 hours or so.

  • When the beet chips are completely dry, use a spice grinder or blender to grind the beetroot chips in a fine powder.

  • Sift out any big pieces. Place in a covered jar. Store in a cool, dark place.

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References

  1. "Beets." The World's Healthiest Foods. Whfoods.org, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2017.

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Comments

  1. Delta

    Do you leave the skins on the beets

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    • Melissa Torio

      Yes, I leave the skins on the beets especially if it's organic.

      Reply

  2. cyrus

    thanks so much for your publish,i will try it soon

    Reply

  3. Nassima

    Hi , is there an other way to dehydrate it? as I don't have the dehydrator
    Thank you so much for this post

    Reply

    • Melissa Torio

      Hi Nassima, you could try on the lowest setting in the oven.

      Reply

  4. Sofia

    Does it matter if the beets are already cooked or not?

    Reply

    • Melissa

      Hi Sofia, I've only tried this with raw beets.

      Reply

  5. Tiffany Yancey

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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Make Your Own Beetroot Powder - Easy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best beetroot powder for blood pressure? ›

Heart Sheild is considered the best blood flow and blood pressure beetroot supplementation. It has received immense popularity despite being a new product in this segment. Its unique 13-ingredient formulation makes it stand out.

How many beets in a teaspoon of beet powder? ›

Remember that just one teaspoon of beetroot powder contains the equivalent of one full beetroot.

What is the ratio of beetroot powder to water? ›

Beets are naturally rich in nitrate which can improve blood flow to help lower blood pressure, increase brain blood flow and improve endurance. To re-hydrate the powder: Use approximately 1/3 cup of water to rehydrate 2 tablespoons of powder.

What is the difference between beet powder and beetroot powder? ›

Beet powder, also called beetroot powder, is a similarly bright pink or red product made from dried, ground beets. Beet powder is often advertised as a superfood and sold by natural food retailers. Beet powder can be mixed with water to create a juice.

Does beetroot powder really work? ›

Early research shows that taking red beetroot extract for 2 weeks can reduce total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol, and triglycerides in people with heart disease. High blood pressure. Drinking beetroot juice might reduce blood pressure in some people.

Why do I feel dizzy after drinking beet juice? ›

A doctor can advise on whether drinking beet juice alongside taking medications to lower blood pressure may lower a person's blood pressure too much. If this occurs, the individual may experience symptoms such as : dizziness or lightheadedness. blurry vision.

How much beetroot powder is safe per day? ›

Some supplement companies recommend doses as large as 3,500 to 7,000mg which are also considered safe levels; however, those who take medication for blood pressure or who are prone to kidney stones should use caution. Beetroot is high in oxalates which can contribute to the formation of kidney stones.

How long does it take for beetroot powder to lower blood pressure? ›

Beet benefits

Studies have shown that beets can significantly lower blood pressure after only a few hours of consumption.

How long does it take for beetroot powder to start working? ›

“Beetroot powder works best if taken about two to three hours before performance,” says Sedlacek. “It needs some time to get in your system.

Who should not take beetroot? ›

Who Should Avoid Beetroot? Beets are high in oxalates, which can lead to kidney stones. If you've had kidney stones, avoid beets or eat them only as a rare treat. Oxalates can also contribute to gout, a type of arthritis, so eat beets sparingly if you're at risk.

Is there any problem to drink beetroot juice every day? ›

In most cases, people can safely eat beets or drink beetroot juice without experiencing any negative side effects. Drinking beetroot juice regularly can affect the color of urine and feces due to the natural pigments in beets. People may notice pink or purple urine, which is called beeturia, and pink or purple feces.

How much beetroot powder should you drink? ›

As a dietary supplement, the recommended dosage for beetroot powder is 3,500 to 7,000 mg per day. Still, you should consult with a medical expert before consuming any supplement, including beetroot powder, to avoid side effects.

What is active ingredient in beetroot powder? ›

Since betanin is the main active ingredient in beetroot, the researches on the antioxidant activity of beetroot are mainly concentrated upon betanin, and a small number of studies focus on the antioxidant activity of polyphenols (Koss‐Mikołajczyk et al., 2019).

Does beet root powder go bad? ›

A: I went on Google and asked the question to which I got a reply from Sunburst Superfoods which sells Organic Beet Juice Powder and they said :If cared for properly, our Organic Beet Root Juice Powder has a shelf life of two to three years. To preserve the freshness of this product: Avoid exposure to heat.

How to get beet root powder to dissolve? ›

I have found a way to better dissolve the powder. Sprinkle it on top of the water first. Sort of like a layer of beet powder rather than just dunking the scoop of powder in the water. This seems to do a little better.

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