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Give your body a health boost and your taste buds a tropical vacation with this gingery carrot smoothie! With just 6 simple ingredients (including tangy oranges and creamy bananas), it’s about to become your new go-to for a quick, nutritious pick-me-up that literally tastes (and looks) like sunshine in a glass.
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When most of us think of vegetable-forward smoothies, our minds go to spinach, kale, and the like. But for the mornings when you’re out of leafy greens or just want to shake things up, this carrot smoothie recipe is here to save the day!
And while you can totally throw a carrot into most smoothie flavors undetected, it’s especially great when paired with citrus and ginger. We’re talking feel-every-sip-on-your-tongue-for-maximum-flavor deliciousness. Trust me, you’ll want to savor each slurp.
Here’s what you’ll need
Before recipe testing this carrot smoothie, I figured I’d have to play around with the ingredients to get the mixture just right. I actually nailed it on the first try (go figure!), and it’s the simplest blend!
- Banana: You always need an “oomph” ingredient in your smoothies, and it’s a good ol’ banana for this one. It adds sweetness and creaminess and improves the mouthfeel.
- Carrots: This smoothie obviously needs carrots to live up to its name! We’ll use 1 cup chopped, which will equal about 2 carrots.
- Orange: Peel and pith a navel orange to give this smoothie its citrusy touch.
- Honey: You need a dash of something sweet! Honey is my go-to, but you could also use agave or sugar.
- Ginger: Grated ginger brings a fresh, zingy, slightly sweet flavor.
- Liquid: You can use orange juice, coconut water, milk, or plain water.
Making This Carrot Smoothie Is So Easy
Step 1: Prep The Ingredients
A few hours before blending, peel, slice, and freeze the banana.
Step 2: Blend Everything Together
Add the frozen banana slices, carrot, peeled orange, honey, and ginger to a blender. Blend, adding liquid as needed to reach a drinkable consistency.
Sip Switches
I haven’t tried these switcharoos, so don’t quote me on these. Just know that, in theory, I think these swaps would be *chef’s kiss.*
- Grapefruit: For something a little different, try adding grapefruit instead of orange! Since grapefruits are extra bitter, you may need a touch more honey.
- Mango: Try using mangos as your thickening fruit! They work incredibly well in place of bananas. You should still freeze them ahead of time to achieve that same creamy, frozen texture.
- Tropical: Use coconut milk as your liquid for the most tropical-tasting carrot smoothie ever!
- Let’s Get Seedy: Throw in some hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds for a healthy fat boost.
- Juice: Turn your carrot smoothie into juice (like we do in this easy carrot juice recipe)!
Drink Your Veggies!
Gingery Carrot Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana, previously sliced and frozen
- 1 cup chopped carrots, about 2 carrots
- 1 orange, peeled and pith removed
- 1 Tbsp honey, use agave for vegan option
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- Liquid as needed, orange juice, coconut water, milk, or water work well
- Optional Add-Ins: turmeric, pineapple
Instructions
- Prep: A few hours before blending, peel, slice, and freeze the banana.
- Blend: Add frozen banana slices, carrot, orange, honey, and ginger. Blend if possible, adding liquid as needed to reach a consistency to your liking (the amount will depend on how juicy your orange is). Optionally, add flavors, like turmeric (powder or fresh) or pineapple!
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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