Description
A delicious and nutritious smoothie that captures the flavors of carrot cake while providing a healthy boost of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and chopping your carrot into smaller pieces.
- Blend the chopped carrots and frozen banana in a blender on low speed.
- Add the rolled oats and almond milk once the carrot and banana are pureed.
- Sweeten the mixture with maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Serve the smoothie in a glass and top with optional chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
Notes
You can substitute almond milk with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture, or add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, healthy, carrot cake, dessert, breakfast