Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie

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Made with carrots and a dash of cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg, this nutrient-filled smoothie tastes just like your favorite carrot cake! This recipe makes for the ideal breakfast or afternoon snack and is perfect for summer!

Summer Mornings

One of my favorite morning rituals I love to do when I have more time is make myself a refreshing smoothie and sip on it while sitting outside on my porch. Even better are the days when the sun is shining, skies are blue, and I’ve got nothing to do but watch the birds outside and take in the crisp morning air.

As the days get warmer and warmer, I start to crave cool and refreshing meals like vibrant salads, cold smoothies, and fruit salads. I find it fascinating that as the seasons change so does my palate. In the winter I’m all about warm stews and hearty loaves of banana bread but as soon as the weather turns warm I find that I’m drawn to more vibrant colors and raw fruits and veggies.

This carrot cake smoothie was on my mind even before I tested this recipe so I knew I had to get it right and share it with you all. One of my favorite cakes to eat this time of year is carrot cake and I wanted to find a way to make a healthy and nutritious smoothie that had all the components of a carrot cake without all of the added sugar and heavy ingredients.

Smoothie Lover

I was never a big smoothie gal, but then I discovered that I never really enjoyed smoothies because I found that they weren’t very filling and often left me feeling bloated and tired. Once I started adding some protein, extra fiber, and healthy fats, I started to love the way smoothies made me feel! I always tell people that the best thing about smoothies is that you can switch it up every time with new vegetables, fruits, protein sources, and plant milks.

A nutritious smoothie has a lot more to offer than just fruit.

Making smoothies is a great way to get our recommended intake of fiber from whole fruits and vegetables.

Starting your day off with a smoothie like this carrot cake smoothie that contains both fruits and vegetables will help you to feel full and energized without the sugar crash that often comes from eating breakfast foods that are high in added sugars and do not supply a lot of protein or healthy fats.

A great tip if you ever feel heavy or bloated after drinking a smoothie is to make sure to sip on your smoothies slowly and “chew your smoothie.” Yes. Chew. I know it sounds weird, but digestion starts in your mouth! When we chew our food it helps to jump-start the digestive process and prevents us from feeling bloated and sluggish.

What I love about smoothies is their versatility. There are so many fun combinations you can try! If you’re ever stuck and don’t know what to include in your smoothies, let me break down a few components that I think should be added to every smoothie for it to serve as a complete meal.

The Components of a Nutritious Smoothie

• Fruits- Adding whole fruit, whether fresh or frozen is one of the best ways to increase your fiber intake. Try berries, bananas, peaches, pineapple, cherries, mango, kiwi, oranges, the list goes on! I like to pick fruits that are in season and focus on whole fruits, which are going to have the most fiber compared to fruit juices. Don’t forget avocado! Technically a fruit, avocado is makes a great addition to smoothies because not only does it provide fiber, but it also is an excellent source of healthy fats and will make any smoothie instantly creamier!
• Vegetables- Don’t skip ’em! I LOVE adding fresh vegetables to my smoothies because most of the time you can’t even taste them when they are combined with fruit and blended in a smoothie. I love to add spinach and kale to my smoothies along with fresh herbs. And of course carrots! This recipe is the perfect example of how to sneak in some vegetables without anyone knowing.
• Protein- So many options here. Whether you choose to add a scoop of protein powder to your smoothies or not, there are plenty of ways to add some protein to your smoothies. Try a scoop of nut butter, seeds like hemp seeds and flax seeds, greek yogurt, or milk!
• Healthy Fats- A key component if you want to make a smoothie that will keep you satisfied until lunch time! Fat keeps us fuller for longer and contributes to a feeling of satiety, which is why we should aim to include healthy fat in our diet. Adding avocado, nut butter, or chia seeds to your smoothies are some good ways to include fat!
• Seeds- Seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. I always aim to include at least 1 tbsp of seeds to my smoothies, and once it’s blended, you wont even know they’re there! Some of my favorites are hemp seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

It tastes just like it sounds: delicious. When I think of my favorite carrot cake I image hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a rich and creamy buttercream frosting. Ok so this isn’t exactly like a carrot cake but for being healthy , I’m amazed at how tasty this smoothie really is. Made with a banana and one date, this smoothie has just the right about of sweetness with no added sugars! Of course I had to add a carrot in there too, along with some spices, almond butter for extra creaminess, and a scoop of collagen protein powder for a boost of protein. I love the combination of coconut with carrot cake so for this recipe I added a 1/2 tbsp of shredded coconut.

This carrot cake smoothie is creamy, thick, and perfect for summer! So, what are you waiting for? You won’t want to miss out on this one.

The Ingredients

• Almond Milk (or any kind of milk)
• Frozen Banana
• Date
• Carrot
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract
• Vanilla Collagen Protein Powder (omit or sub for another protein powder)
• Almond Butter
• Hemp Seeds
• Shredded Coconut

All you have to do is add everything into a blender and blend until thick and creamy! This recipe makes 2 servings!

I hope you get to give this recipe a try because I am obsessed with this flavor combination! You’ll find me sipping on this smoothie all summer long :))

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If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out some of my other healthy breakfast recipes on the blog!

• Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cake
• Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie
• Lemon Turmeric Blueberry Breakfast Loaf
• Healthy Banana Bread Granola
• Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies with Homemade Fig Butter

Happy Sipping!

Sip & Scone