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Carrot smoothie

November 15, 2019 by Mandy Mazliah 4 Comments

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A deliciously refreshing carrot smoothie made with tropical fruits and orange. Packed full of goodness with a hint of zingy ginger. Suitable for vegans.

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We love to start our day with a smoothie. I feel happier sending my kids off for a day at school knowing that they've had a nutritious breakfast packed full of veggies and other nutrients.

Porridge bars or overnight oats are a couple of my favourite healthy breakfast options for kids. However, sometimes there just isn't time to prepare them. 

Making a healthy smoothie, like this carrot one, takes just a few minutes. I don't always manage it but I do try to make a smoothie every day for breakfast.

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Equipment

You will need a high powered blender* to make this smoothie. It'll need to be a good way to be able to break the carrot down.

Apart from that all you need is a chopping board and sharp knife.

Ingredients

For full recipe, ingredients and quantities go to the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

You will need the following ingredients to make a carrot smoothie:

  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • small chunk ginger, peeled chopped, optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (linseed)
  • 100g frozen mango (if using fresh add 1-2 ice cubes)
  • 100g frozen pineapple (if using fresh add 1-2 ice cubes)
  • 500ml orange juice
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Can you put raw carrots in this smoothie?

Yes - you can put raw carrots in this smoothie.

You will however need a powerful blender* to break them down.

If your blender isn't very powerful then you may need to steam the carrots lightly first to make them softer. Allow them to cool before adding to the other ingredients.

What else can you add into a smoothie for extra goodness?

I have added flax seeds (linseed) and turmeric to this recipe as well as fruit and veggies.

Some of my other favourite healthy smoothie ingredients include:

  • hemp hearts
  • brazil nuts
  • chia seeds
  • cauliflower
  • almonds
  • oats
  • nut butter
  • butternut squash
  • kale or spinach
  • spirulina 
  • sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • blueberries

More healthy smoothie recipes

  • fruity smoothie ice lollies
  • PBJ smoothie
  • green smoothie
  • tropical cauliflower smoothie
  • healthy strawberry milkshake
  • hazelnut and chocolate smoothie bowl

How to make a carrot smoothie

If you've made this recipe please a star rating and comment below. Thank you!

Please do not reproduce this recipe without permission.

carrot smoothie in jars

Carrot smoothie

A deliciously refreshing carrot smoothie recipe, packed full of goodness with a hint of zingy ginger.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 2
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

  • High powered blender

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 banana peeled and sliced
  • small chunk ginger peeled chopped, optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric optional
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (linseed)
  • 100 g frozen mango if using fresh add 1-2 ice cubes
  • 100 g frozen pineapple if using fresh add 1-2 ice cubes
  • 500 ml orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 diced carrot, 1 sliced banana, a small chunk of chopped ginger, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric and 1 tablespoon flax seeds into your blender. Add 100g frozen* mango chunks and 100g frozen* pineapple.
  • Pour over 500ml orange juice and blend until smooth.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later and stir before serving.

Notes

  1. If your mango and pineapple isn’t frozen also add a few ice cubes.
  2. Can also be frozen into smoothie ice lollies.
  3. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 1013mgFiber: 5gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 6227IUVitamin C: 180mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Janice

    November 19, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    Well, Carrot Smoothie is a new one on me. I do love carrots and I’m very impressed by the smoothness of your smoothie. That takes a very good blender.

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    • Mandy Mazliah

      November 20, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Janice - yes it's a good blender and totally breaks down the carrot

      Reply
  2. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

    November 19, 2019 at 9:55 am

    I feel healthier just thinking about this smoothie!

    Reply
    • Mandy Mazliah

      November 20, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Cathy - it's certainly a healthy option

      Reply

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