Description
A delicious and nutritious Carrot Cake Smoothie that blends the flavors of carrot cake into a creamy, healthy beverage. Made with fresh carrots, banana, Greek yogurt, oats, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack. It’s easy to make and can be customized to be dairy-free or higher in protein.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (steamed and cooled or raw if using a high-speed blender)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: If you prefer a smoother and slightly sweeter smoothie, steam the chopped carrots and allow them to cool before blending. Otherwise, you can use raw carrots if you have a powerful blender.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place almond milk, chopped carrots, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, vanilla extract, walnuts (if using), and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is combined properly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie to check sweetness and spice levels. Add more maple syrup or spices if desired, and blend briefly again to mix.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it a post-workout smoothie rich in protein.
- Steamed carrots blend more smoothly and impart a naturally sweeter flavor than raw carrots.
