Description
A delicious and nutritious Carrot Cake Smoothie that combines fresh carrots, frozen fruits, and warm spices into a creamy, satisfying blend. Perfect as a healthy meal replacement or a snack, this smoothie tastes like a dessert while offering wholesome ingredients for energy and wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 large raw carrot, sliced (or shredded)
- 1 frozen medium ripe banana
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
Dairy & Alternatives
- ¾ cup light coconut milk (or any milk of your choice), plus more if necessary
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
Pantry
- ¼ cup gluten free oats
- 1 tablespoon pecan butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and slice the large raw carrot into smaller pieces or shred it if possible to make blending easier.
- Combine in Blender: In a large high-powered blender, add the carrot slices, frozen banana, frozen pineapple chunks, light coconut milk, plain Greek yogurt, gluten free oats, pecan or almond butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk (or your preferred milk) a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. This recipe makes one large smoothie suitable for a full meal or two smaller servings for snacks.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender like a Vitamix for the smoothest texture, especially if using whole carrot slices instead of shredded.
- Substitute nut butters depending on preference or availability; almond or pecan butter both work wonderfully.
- Add more milk if a thinner smoothie is preferred.
- This smoothie can be tailored to dietary needs by choosing appropriate milk and yogurt alternatives.
- Gluten free oats ensure the recipe is suitable for gluten sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: carrot cake smoothie, healthy smoothie, gluten free smoothie, breakfast smoothie, vegan option, dairy free, nutritious drink, meal replacement smoothie
