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    Home » Recipes » Dehydrator

    Make Your Own Beetroot Powder

    Published: Sep 21, 2017 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 by Melissa Torio · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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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!

    Beetroot Powder in Jar

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

    Jump to:
    • 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

    Beetroot Chips

    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 gloves to protect my fingers.

    Place the sliced beets in the dehydrator and 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 Bullet for this. Or you can use a spice grinder or a high speed blender as well.

    Beetroot Chips in Magic Bullet

    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!

    Beetroot Powder in Jar

    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
    Beetroot Powder

    Homemade Beetroot Powder

    Make your own beetroot powder!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 hours
    Total Time: 12 hours 30 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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    Homemade Beetroot Powder | So easy to make your own beetroot powder! | melissatorio.com

    References

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

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    Comments

    1. Delta

      January 22, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      Do you leave the skins on the beets

      Reply
      • Melissa Torio

        January 22, 2023 at 9:53 pm

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

        Reply
    2. cyrus

      February 03, 2020 at 8:30 am

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

      Reply
    3. Nassima

      September 23, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      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

        September 24, 2019 at 8:37 am

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

        Reply
    4. Sofia

      March 02, 2019 at 4:30 pm

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

      Reply
      • Melissa

        March 04, 2019 at 11:19 am

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

        Reply
    5. Tiffany Yancey

      March 27, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply

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