Description
This Carrot Cake Smoothie is a deliciously healthy blend that captures the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a creamy, refreshing beverage. Packed with fresh carrots, banana, Greek yogurt, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it makes for a nutritious breakfast or snack that’s quick to prepare and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
Dry Ingredients and Spices
- 1 cup carrots, grated or chopped
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground ginger
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender: Place almond milk, grated carrots, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, nuts if using, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Taste and adjust flavors: Sample the smoothie and adjust sweetness or spice by adding more maple syrup or cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and optionally top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Enjoy fresh for the best taste.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prepare smoothie packs by portioning ingredients (excluding liquids) and freezing them for quick blending later.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to make the smoothie more filling and suitable as a post-workout drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
