Description
This Carrot Cake Smoothie brings together all the cozy, comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a healthy, protein-packed drink. With carrot, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, oats, and warming spices, it’s naturally sweetened, fiber-rich, and quick to whip up for breakfast or a nourishing snack. Ready in just five minutes, it’s creamy, satisfying, and deliciously reminiscent of a slice of carrot cake—no baking required!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large raw carrot, sliced or shredded
- 1 frozen medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (plus more if needed; or any milk)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon pecan butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Add All Ingredients: In a large high-powered blender, add the sliced carrot, frozen banana, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, oats, nut or pecan butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Make sure the carrot is sliced or shredded to help it blend smoothly, especially if you’re not using a high-powered blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend everything on high for 1-2 minutes, until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the smoothie is creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure nothing is stuck, then continue blending as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie appears too thick for your liking, add an extra splash of milk (coconut or any milk of your choice) and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass for a meal-sized serving or divide it between two glasses for snack-sized portions. Enjoy your carrot cake smoothie immediately for the best flavor and texture!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- For extra sweetness, use vanilla Greek yogurt instead of plain.
- Boost nutrition by adding mix-ins like chia seeds, flaxseed meal, or protein powder.
- If you’re not using a high-powered blender, shred or finely chop the carrot to help it blend smoothly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 30.3g
- Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 64.5g
- Fiber: 9.5g
- Protein: 13.3g
