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Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie
This Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie blends ripe banana, chopped carrot, warming spices like cinnamon and ginger, and dairy-free milk into a smooth, rich drink. Optional ingredients like dates add natural sweetness, and protein powder can be included for added nutrition. The smoothie can be garnished with shredded carrot, coconut, or nuts for texture and visual appeal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
(Smoothie)
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan
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).
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 (Smoothie)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.