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    Carrot Banana Smoothie

    Published: Apr 16, 2023 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links where I may receive compensation. Please see my disclosure for details.

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     This carrot banana smoothie is like having carrot cake in a cup. It’s made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, bananas and rolled oats. It’s naturally sweetened and filled with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Carrot Banana Smoothie in a clear glass mug with a banana slice on the side of the glass
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    If you love carrot cake, you’re going to love this carrot banana smoothie recipe. Carrots are delicious in carrot cake, so of course it’s amazing in a smoothie! It’s made with only 8 ingredients and it’s ready in under 5 minutes. It's the perfect spring smoothie and a delicious sweet treat! You can even pair them with these delicious carrot bliss balls for extra carrot flavor!

    This carrot cake oat milk smoothie is like having carrot cake in a cup. It’s thick, creamy, sweet, and packed with warming spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. 

    Smoothies are such a great way to get bonus nutrition into your diet. This banana and carrot smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a snack, you can even add protein powder to make it a carrot cake protein shake if you want some extra protein. Best of all you can drink it like a smoothie or you can make a carrot cake smoothie bowl out of it and really have fun with the toppings!

    For more healthy smoothie recipes see Island Green Smoothie, Red Velvet Smoothie, Apple Pie Smoothie or subscribe to my blog and receive 6 FREE homemade healthy smoothie recipes straight to your inbox.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipes

    Here are a few reasons you’ll love this vegan carrot smoothie: 

    • Healthy Ingredients - carrots are a rich source of beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant that can be converted into vitamin A in the body to help maintain healthy skin. Carrots are also a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese.
    • Carrot Cake Flavor - this smoothie is naturally sweetened and filled with all the flavors of a traditional carrot cake like ground cinnamon and ground ginger. You can enjoy the great taste of carrot cake in minutes!
    • Smoothie Bowl - You can make it into a carrot cake smoothie bowl by blending up the ingredients and pouring it into a bowl. Then, add your favorite toppings like raisins, shredded coconut, shredded carrots, chopped pecans or chopped walnuts. 
    • Perfect for meal prep - Place all of the ingredients in a compact blender the night before and place it in the fridge. In the morning place it on the blender and blend for about 20 seconds before heading out the door to work.
    Carrot Banana Smoothie with a metal straw

    Equipment You’ll Need

    Making oat milk smoothies couldn’t be any easier. Here’s some equipment you’ll need:

    •  High Speed Blender – this is the blender I used to make this delicious kale smoothie. You can also use a compact blender to make this recipe. Just make sure to blend the kale and the liquid first before adding the other ingredients.
    • Measuring Equipment - 1/4  teaspoon, 1 tablespoon,  1/4 cup and 1 cup 

    Ingredients You’ll need

    Here is what you need for this carrot banana oat milk smoothie:

    • Carrots - you can use 3 large whole carrots and chopped them or buy shredded carrots to make 2 cups needed.
    • Banana - I used one large ripe banana to make this drink. For a thick and creamy smoothie, peel and slice the bananas and then freeze them before using. 
    • Rolled oats - gluten free rolled oats are used in this recipe. You can also use quick oats or regular rolled oats
    • Almond butter - raw peanut butter or your favorite nut butter also works. 
    • Maple syrup -  helps to sweeten this drink and balance the flavors
    • Oat milk - oat milk in smoothies helps to thicken it however any plant-based, dairy free milk will work or regular milk if you prefer. I like my smoothies thick, but if you wish to have a thinner smoothie, simply add more milk.
    • Vanilla extract - helps to enhance the flavors in the smoothie
    • Dairy free yogurt - plain dairy free yogurt was used however you can also use vanilla flavor yogurt or regular dairy yogurt if you prefer.
    • Spices - this smoothie gets its flavoring from a classic carrot cake flavor such as ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg
    • Toppings -  this is optional however some great topping for this smoothie to add could be unsweetened coconut shreds or carrots, chopped pecans or walnuts or even some dairy free whipped cream. 
    Carrot Banana Smoothie Ingredients on a marble surface with clear glass bowls sitting on a wooden cutting board with labels

    How to Make the Carrot Banana Smoothie 

    1. Add the carrots, banana, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrups, oat milk, vanilla extract, dairy free yogurt, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to a high speed blender.
    2. Blend all of the ingredients together until they are smooth.
    3. Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass. Add your favorite toppings if you like and serve chilled.
    Carrot Banana Smoothie Ingredients in a clear blender
    Carrot Banana Smoothie Ingredients blended in a clear blender

    Substitutes and Variations

    • Sweeteners - this carrot smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruit (no added sugars) but if you determine the drink isn’t quite sweet enough, feel free to add a little honey or agave syrup or 1-2 dates.
    • Milks - feel free to swap out the oat milk used for almond milk, cashew milk or any plant based milk you prefer.
    • Oats - gluten free rolled oats are used in this recipe. You can also use quick oats or regular rolled oats. Avoid using steel cut oats since they are more dense and have a strong flavor.
    • Yogurt - plain dairy free yogurt was used for the carrot smoothie. You can also substitute with vanilla flavor yogurt or regular dairy yogurt if you prefer.
    Carrot Banana Smoothie being poured from the blender to a clear glass mug

    Carrot Banana Smoothie Add-ins

    The add-in options are endless for making a banana carrot smoothie recipe. Adding in a boost of nutrients will take your vegan carrot smoothie to the next level. Here are some options:

    • Protein Powder - if you're making this carrot and banana smoothie for weight loss, adding protein powder to this carrot cake protein shake will help boost your daily protein intake. I suggest using a vanilla or unflavored protein powder for this green smoothie. 
    • Chia Seeds - These tiny powerful seeds are also an excellent source of fiber, protein, B12, iron, and more!
    • Ground hemp seeds - rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which are known for improving heart health by reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides.
    • Ground flax seeds - one serving provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids
    • Wheat germ - good source of magnesium, zinc, thiamin, folate, potassium, and phosphorus.
    • Collagen powder - Collagen powders contain amino acids, which are needed for everyday functions. I suggest using a vanilla or unflavored collagen powder for this green smoothie. 
    Carrot Banana Smoothie with a metal straw

    Recipe FAQ’s

    How ripe should bananas be before freezing for smoothies?

    You’ll want to use ripe bananas that have a yellow peel with brown spots all over it. The riper the banana is the sweeter they become. Remove the peel, then place the bananas in an airtight container or sealed bag inside the freezer. Bananas will freeze in about 1-2 hours. I recommend keeping several frozen bananas in the freezer to keep on hand for when you want a smoothie. The bananas will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.

    Do I have to use frozen fruit for smoothies?

    I would suggest using frozen fruit in smoothies if possible because it helps create the perfect thick and creamy consistency.

    Can you blend raw carrots?

    Yes. Using a high speed blender works best. I suggest chopping them up first before blending.

    What can I use to thicken a smoothie?

    This recipe uses a frozen banana to help make the smoothie thick. If you’re looking for a thicker consistency, after coring and peeling your apples, place them in the freezer before using them. It may be tempting to add ice to this smoothie, but it will only water it down. Stick to using cold ingredients for extra thickness.

    Can frozen carrots be used in smoothies?

    Absolutely. Using frozen carrots will help to make the smoothie thick and creamy. Any carrots, raw, frozen, shredded, chopped, will work in this carrot smoothie recipe.

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    Carrot Banana Smoothie

    This carrot banana smoothie is like having carrot cake in a cup. It’s made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, bananas and rolled oats. It’s naturally sweetened and filled with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: carrot banana smoothie
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 366kcal
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups shredded carrots or 3 large carrots
    • 1 banana sliced and frozen
    • 1 ½ cup oat milk
    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup dairy free yogurt
    • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • Unsweetened shredded coconut optional
    • Chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

    Instructions

    • Add the carrots, banana, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrups, oat milk, vanilla extract, dairy free yogurt, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to a high speed blender.
    • Blend all of the ingredients together until they are smooth.
    • Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 21791IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 3mg
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