Description
This delicious and healthy carrot cake smoothie combines wholesome ingredients like raw carrot, frozen banana, pineapple chunks, creamy coconut milk, Greek yogurt, oats, and pecan butter, all blended with cozy spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Creamy and protein-packed, this smoothie makes a perfect breakfast or post-workout snack that tastes just like carrot cake in a glass.
Ingredients
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Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 large raw carrot, sliced (or shredded if you don’t have a high-powered blender)
- 1 frozen medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
Dairy & Alternatives
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (or any milk of your choice), plus more if necessary
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Pantry
- 1/4 cup gluten free oats
- 1 tablespoon pecan butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice or shred the large raw carrot if your blender isn’t very powerful. Make sure all frozen fruits are ready to go to ensure a smooth texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large high-powered blender, add the sliced carrot, frozen banana, frozen pineapple chunks, light coconut milk, Greek yogurt, gluten free oats, pecan butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the smoothie is creamy and smooth. Pause and scrape down sides if needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, gradually add more coconut milk or your preferred milk until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately as a nutritious breakfast or snack. This recipe yields 1 large smoothie serving, or 2 smaller snack servings if divided.
Notes
- To keep this smoothie dairy-free, substitute the Greek yogurt with your favorite dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- For a sweeter smoothie, try using a flavored vanilla Greek yogurt instead of plain.
- Feel free to add nutritious mix-ins such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, protein powder, or spinach for an extra boost.
