Description
This Carrot Cake Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend that captures the warm, comforting flavors of carrot cake in a convenient, drinkable form. Combining fresh carrots, banana, Greek yogurt, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this smoothie is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. It’s creamy, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber and protein, making it an energizing way to start your day or refuel anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Produce
- 1 medium banana (frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots (raw or lightly steamed)
Dairy & Alternatives
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Grains & Nuts
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Sweeteners & Flavors
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients including almond milk, frozen banana, chopped carrots, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired, or add more spices to suit your palate.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy or other plant-based milks.
- For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost the protein content for a more filling smoothie.
- Lightly steaming the carrots before blending can soften them and make the smoothie smoother if preferred.
