Carrot Cake Smoothie - Healthy and Creamy
Having this Healthy and Creamy Carrot Cake Smoothie is a great way to start your day! It's by far one of my top five favorite smoothie recipes.
Ingredients
For The Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 can (3.5- oz.) coconut milk , chilled
- 1-2 T. maple syrup (optional)
- 1 t. orange zest (optional)
For The Smoothie
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 1 large banana , cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 large stalks celery , roughly chopped
- 1 large orange , peeled
- 4 large whole carrots , roughly chopped
- 3/4 t. cinnamon
- 3/4 t. ground allspice
- 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
- 4-6 ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Ground cinnamon
- Celery stalks
- walnuts , finely chopped
Instructions
- Chill coconut milk in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. To prepare, remove can from refrigerator without shaking or turning and remove lid. Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top of the can and transfer to a mixing bowl. Reserve remaining liquid coconut milk to use in smoothie.
- Add maple syrup and orange zest, if desired, to mixing bowl and blend until light and airy. Allow coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist. Cover and place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, around 30 seconds.
- Add celery, orange, raw carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until completely combined and creamy. Do this for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into glasses and top with a scoop of coconut whipped cream. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or finely chopped walnuts (for a nutty flavor), if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!