Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic carrot cake in a refreshing smoothie form with this Carrot Cake Smoothie recipe. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this smoothie is a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that will kickstart your day on a healthy note.
Ingredients
Scale
For the smoothie:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, shredded carrots, frozen banana, rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and crushed pineapple to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Add ice: Add ice cubes to reach your desired thickness and blend again.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut or plant-based yogurt.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it a complete breakfast.
- Crushed pineapple adds tropical flavor and natural sweetness, but it’s optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
