Carrot Cake Smoothie

Servings: 2

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond milk (See note on milk alternatives)

• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

• 1 apple, cored and chopped

• 1 orange, peeled and segmented

• 2 tablespoons date syrup or 2 pitted Medjool dates (See note on sweeteners)

• 1/3 cup raw, unsalted cashews

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Coconut flakes

• Walnuts

Instructions

1. Prepare the Blender:

• Pour the almond milk into a high-speed blender.

2. Add Ingredients:

• Add the chopped carrots, apple, orange segments, cashews, date syrup (or dates), cinnamon, and nutmeg to the blender.

3. Blend:

• Blend on high until smooth. The consistency should be creamy and thick. Add more milk if a thinner smoothie is preferred.

4. Adjust Seasoning:

• Taste and adjust the spices if necessary, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg to suit your preference.

5. Serve:

• Pour into glasses and, if desired, top with coconut flakes and walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Notes

• Milk Alternatives: Almond milk is recommended for its creaminess, but oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or any preferred milk can be used.

• Sweetener Options: Dates are a natural sweetener for this smoothie, but maple syrup can be substituted if dates are unavailable.

• Spice Adjustment: The potency of spices can vary; adjust according to taste.

• Nutritional Boost: For added nutrition, consider blending in a tablespoon of flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.

This smoothie recipe combines the natural sweetness of fruits with the richness of nuts and a hint of warm spices, creating a nourishing and delicious beverage perfect for a healthy start or a refreshing snack.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 296 kcal

• Protein: 5 g

• Total Fat: 9 g

• Saturated Fat: 1 g

• Trans Fat: 0 g

• Cholesterol: 0 mg

• Sodium: 95 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 53 g

• Dietary Fiber: 7 g

• Sugars: 40 g (includes natural sugars from fruits and added date syrup)