This simple to make carrot orange smoothie is bursting with zing-y flavor and packed full of immune boosting goodness. Fresh ginger and frozen pineapple give it a sweet tropical flavor.
When you think smoothie, you might not think carrots, but this little gem of a recipe will change your mind!
This carrot orange smoothie is naturally sweet and tropical with a nice little zing from fresh ginger and just a pinch of cinnamon.
It’s a nutrient packed smoothie that is great for helping to fight off a cold!
A simple and delicious way to get more fruit and veggies.
Ingredients to make a carrot smoothie
- orange
- whole carrots
- frozen pineapple
- fresh ginger
- cinnamon
- ice
- water
This carrot smoothie is naturally vegan, gluten free, and no added sugar.
Just good old nature’s sweetness and nutrients!
My three year old who won’t eat vegetables 99% of the time demanded I take his picture drinking this smoothie because he loved it so much!
I’ll take that as a win anytime.
Smoothies are such a great way to get kids to try new flavors and ingredients!
Blending the smoothie
This recipe is intended to be made with a high speed blender for best smoothness and texture!
I have a blendtec and have been very happy with it.
It can blend up raw ingredients beautifully!
Can you blend raw carrots?
Yes, you can!
You will need a high powered machine that can smoothly blend ingredients like fresh oranges, carrot, and raw ginger.
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- Frosty Pineapple Smoothie
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- Sweet Potato Smoothie
- Best Green Smoothie
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Carrot Orange Smoothie
This easy carrot orange smoothie is so refreshing and packed with immune boosting goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange, peeled
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon peeled and chopped fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Add orange, carrots, frozen pineapple chunks, ginger, cinnamon, and water to a high speed blender and blend until smooth
- Add ice and blend again until thick
- Serve immediately
Notes
You will need a high speed blender (such as a vitamix or blendtec) for this recipe, as it can break down the raw carrot and ginger until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 4gSugar: 53gProtein: 1g
