Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie
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4.9
Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie
Description
The smoothie combines ripe banana and chopped carrot as the base, with spices including ground cinnamon, fresh or ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract enhancing the carrot cake flavor profile. Sweetness can be adjusted with an optional pitted date soaked to soften if dry. Dairy-free milk, such as cashew, coconut, or almond milk, is added to achieve a creamy yet drinkable consistency. Using protein powder is optional and may substitute for the date if it is sweetened.
Blended until smooth, the smoothie offers a thick yet drinkable texture reminiscent of carrot cake ingredients in liquid form. Garnishes like shredded carrot, shredded coconut, or walnuts or hemp seeds add crunch and visual interest. It is best served fresh but can be stored frozen for up to one month and thawed before drinking.
Ingredients
- 1 large banana 1 banana yields ~1 ¼ cup, ripe frozen
- 1 small carrot 1 small carrot yields ~1/2 cup, chopped
- 1 pitted date (optional // if dry, soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then drain)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1/8 tsp vanilla powder)
- 1 tsp ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger, fresh minced or grated
- 1 healthy pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 - 1 cup dairy-free milk (use less for thicker smoothie, more for thinner smoothie // we prefer cashew, coconut, or almond)
- 1 coop plain or vanilla protein powder (optional // if adding protein powder that’s sweetened, skip the date)
FOR SERVING optional
- carrot shredded
- coconut shredded
- 1 Tbsp walnuts chopped or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Add banana, carrot, date (optional), cinnamon, vanilla, fresh ginger (or gound ginger), nutmeg, dairy-free milk (starting with the lesser amount), and protein powder (optional) to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more dairy-free milk as needed to thin / encourage blending.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more cinnamon for warmth, ginger for spice / kick, or date for sweetness.
- Serve as is or garnish with shredded carrot, shredded coconut, or walnuts or hemp seeds (optional). Best when fresh. Will keep in the freezer up to 1 month (thaw before enjoying).
Notes
- Nutrition info is estimated using the lesser amount of unsweetened fortified almond milk and excludes optional ingredients.
- If using dry dates, soak in warm water before blending to soften.
- The smoothie can be frozen up to one month; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1(Smoothie)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 173 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.6g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.44g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.92g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
| Sugar | 19.4g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 8692IU | 174% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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