This creamy carrot cake smoothie has an incredible flavour all the while being super beneficial for your well-being! If you love carrots also try these carrot energy bites!!
I've been making daily smoothies for over 7 years, I love finding delicious smoothies that contain raw vegetables! This carrot smoothie is like wow, amazing. You are gonna be glowing from this blend!
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- Why you'll love this smoothie:
- Ingredients & nutrition details
- How to make a carrot smoothie
- Top tips for the best carrot cake smoothie
- Variations and add in's
- Recommended for smoothies
- Can I use frozen carrots?
- Can I use cooked carrots?
- Leftover smoothie?
- Other easy recipes to try
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
Why you'll love this smoothie:
- This simple carrot smoothie recipe tastes like carrot cake, but it's wholesome enough for snack time or breakfast!
- It's the perfect smoothie to pull out the vitamix (high powder blender) to make a super creamy smoothie!
- This carrot and banana smoothie is highly nutritious like this pineapple celery smoothie!
- Carrot smoothie benefits include being a good source of vitamin A, supporting blood sugar levels, and a great way to eat fiber!
Ingredients & nutrition details
Here are the simple ingredients that you will need to make this smoothie. I love adding nutrition insight from my schooling in nutrition, you will read that below too!
- Fresh carrot: The main flavor of this smoothie is carrot! Use raw chunks of carrot or if you don't have a high-power blender grate it first. Carrots are an awesome source of vitamin A which supports eye health.
- Maple syrup: A small amount of maple syrup sweetens this smoothie! Maple syrup is a good source of the mineral manganese.
- Nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger: These spices create the full carrot cake flavor! Specifically, these spices are warming, they help with detoxification and digestion.
- Rolled oats: Oats make this smoothie creamy and increase the protein keeping you full longer. Quick oats can also be used.
- Raisins: Adding raisins to this simple carrot smoothie adds a sweetener and mimics real carrot cake. If you don't like raisins omit them. Raisins are a good source of iron.
- Pumpkin seeds: Another nutrient-dense ingredient - pumpkin seeds are high in zinc and iron.
- Milk: Any milk can be used for this smoothie. I like to use almond milk, but oat milk, soy milk, or cow's milk is fine too!
- Bananas: The important base is a carrot banana smoothie then with all the other added ingredients it becomes a carrot cake smoothie! Frozen bananas are essential to make a cold thick texture. Bananas are a great source of potassium.
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
How to make a carrot smoothie
Follow these step-by-step photos from my kitchen to make your own healthy carrot smoothie blend!
Place all the ingredients into the blender with the frozen bananas on top of everything. Placing the frozen ingredients at the top will make it easier for the blender to do its work.
Blend for 1-2 minutes until the smoothie has no lumps. Pour into glasses and enjoy this healthy carrot cake blend right away!
Top tips for the best carrot cake smoothie
If you don't have a Vitamix or a high-power blender grate the carrot before adding it and soak the raisins in hot water (then drain them) so they are soft and blend better.
Start the blender on low speed and increase it slowly to high speed to support the blades!
Be sure to use frozen bananas for a thick smoothie! If you want it thicker add more frozen banana to this carrot smoothie!
Variations and add in's
I like to add some personality and nutritional boosters, to all my smoothies. Here are some ideas to add to this carrot-ginger smoothie:
- Make it sweeter: Add more maple syrup or use dates instead.
- Add greens: Make this a green carrot smoothie by adding a large handful of spinach, kale, or your favorite greens.
- Top it: Use whipped cream or vegan coconut cream to top it, making this a carrot cake dessert smoothie!
- Fresh ginger: Use fresh ginger instead of powdered ginger for a delicious carrot ginger smoothie with all the carrot cake vibes.
- Carrot protein smoothie: Add a handful of nuts, a scoop of plain protein powder, or 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts to increase the protein in this carrot smoothie.
- Swap the carrots: Instead of carrots use cooked sweet potato!
- Carrot cake smoothie bowl: Make this smoothie extra thick to eat from a bowl by only using ¾ cup milk, and adding more frozen bananas if needed.
Recommended for smoothies
For a thick smoothie, a good blender is key! I use my Vitamix blender daily and think it is the number one purchase for making healthy food in the kitchen!
Can I use frozen carrots?
Frozen carrots work fine for this carrot cake smoothie! Be sure they are in smaller chunks or grated when added to the blender for the best texture.
Can I use cooked carrots?
Cooked carrots can be used in this carrot banana smoothie however this can alter the taste of the healthy carrot cake smoothie!
Leftover smoothie?
If you have leftovers of this simple carrot smoothie here are two ways to use it!
Method #1 Freeze the smoothie into an ice cube tray and add one or two cubes to future smoothies. Or reblend these ice cubes with ½ cup milk into a smoothie for another day!
Method #2 Make it into popsicles! Pour leftover smoothie into a popsicle mold and pop it in the freezer. This is the popsicle mold I like to use.
Other easy recipes to try
Loving carrots lately? Try these carrot cake energy balls!!
Did you make this carrot cake smoothie? Would you take 5 seconds to give a star rating and review just below the recipe? I read every comment!
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup carrot chunks about 1 big carrot
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or 1 date
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon powdered cinnamon
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger depending on personal preference
- 2 tablespoon rolled oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon raisins (leave out if you don't like them!)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 frozen bananas
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the blender container with the frozen banana pieces on top.
- Start the blender or low and increase to high speed. Blend until completely smooth about 1-2 minutes. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it sweeter: Add more maple syrup or use dates instead.
- Greens: Add a large handful of spinach, kale, or other greens.
- Top it: Use whipped cream or vegan coconut cream to top it off.
- Fresh ginger: Use fresh ginger instead of powdered ginger.
- Protein carrot smoothie: Add a handful of nuts, a scoop of plain protein powder, or 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts.
- Swap the carrots: Instead of carrots use cooked sweet potato!
- Carrot cake smoothie bowl: Make it extra thick to eat from a bowl by only using ¾ cup milk, and adding more frozen bananas if needed.
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
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