Description
This Carrot Smoothie is a nutritious blend of fresh carrots, banana, and spinach, mixed with creamy almond milk. It’s a quick and healthy option for breakfast or a snack, packed with vitamins and minerals for a refreshing boost any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup of almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Wash and Peel the Carrots: Rinse the carrots under running water and peel them with a vegetable peeler.
- Chop the Carrots: Cut the peeled carrots into small pieces, about 1-inch in size.
- Slice the Banana: Slice the ripe banana into rounds.
- Prepare the Spinach: Rinse fresh spinach under cold water and shake off excess water.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out almond milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and ground ginger.
- Add Ingredients to the Blender: In a blender, combine the chopped carrots, sliced banana, and fresh spinach.
- Pour in the Almond Milk: Add the almond milk to the blender.
- Add Sweeteners and Extras: Include honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and ground ginger if desired.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust thickness with more almond milk if needed.
- Check the Consistency: Stop blending and check the consistency. Add more almond milk if too thick, or ice cubes for a chilled smoothie.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, then blend again.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into glasses, using a strainer if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with chia seeds, a slice of banana, or a few spinach leaves.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the smoothie fresh, or store in the fridge for a few hours, shaking before drinking.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of almond milk or add more carrots.
- Feel free to customize the sweetness and spice level to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge but may separate; shake well before consuming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes