Description
A delicious blend of carrot cake flavors in a healthy, protein-packed smoothie that’s vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Carrots, fresh or pre-grated
- 1 ripe Banana
- 1 scoop Vegan Protein Powder
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by preparing your carrots and banana. If you’re using whole carrots, wash and peel them, then chop them into smaller chunks.
- Add to blender: Toss your chopped carrots and banana into the blender first.
- In goes the protein powder: Add your vegan protein powder on top.
- Pour in the almond milk: Next, pour the almond milk over the top of your ingredients.
- Sweeten it up: Drizzle in the maple syrup, then sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Chia seeds time: Toss in a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Blend: Secure the blender lid and blend until smooth.
- Taste test: Give your smoothie a quick taste!
- Serve it up: Pour your smoothie into a glass or bowl and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can customize this smoothie with different fruits, nuts, or spices based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan smoothie, carrot cake, protein shake, healthy drink