Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe
This Carrot Cake Smoothie is a creamy and nutritious blend that captures the warm, comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in a refreshing drink. Made with fresh carrots, ripe banana, milk, and a hint of cinnamon, this smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or a wholesome snack.
- Author: Lara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh carrots
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces for easier blending. Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
- Combine in Blender: Add the chopped carrots, banana chunks, milk, and ground cinnamon into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed to ensure even blending.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana instead of fresh.
- To make it vegan, substitute dairy milk with almond milk or oat milk.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt to boost protein content.
- Adjust cinnamon to taste depending on your preference for spice.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
Keywords: carrot cake smoothie, healthy smoothie, carrot smoothie, banana smoothie, cinnamon smoothie, breakfast smoothie, vegetarian smoothie