Carrot Smoothies: Tastes Like Carrot Cake!

Carrots are a part of thousands of recipes but are usually used to enhance a recipe rather than be the focal point. In carrot smoothies, carrots are almost always the focus and this one tastes just like carrot cake. It takes a bit of effort to put together and there are a bunch of ingredients but, really, the results are well worth the effort.

Its also easy to turn carrot smoothies like this one into even more of a nutrition powerhouse just by adding a tablespoon of Chia seed. Chia is a natural seed that adds a large measure of nutrition including heart healthy, cholesterol fighting omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Even better, unlike Flax, Chia doesn’t have a taste of its own so adding it here won’t change the delicious results.

In your favorite blender mix:

2/3 cup refrigerated canned, drained, sliced carrots

2 tsp. crushed pineapple, with juice

2 tsp. honey

2 ice cubes

1 cup low fat of fat free milk

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

pinch of ground allspice (1/8 tsp.)

pinch fresh grated nutmeg

1 Tbsp. Chia seed

Add everything except the nutmeg in the blender and blend on the highest setting for 33-45 seconds. Serve with a pinch of fresh grated nutmeg. Makes two 4 ounce servings

Carrot Smoothies Recipes