About this recipe
I know that you will be very happy with this carrot cake-flavored smoothie. Not only because it tastes good, but it tastes like dessert. You will be pleased because it will give you all the energy you need to start the day.
Why will you love this
- Super easy to prepare: You can prepare it on the spot or the night before in jars and design one or many. You close the jar and the following day blend it with the liquid you prefer.
- Delicious Flavor: It is a flavor and nutrition powerhouse. It is a complete and on-the-go breakfast. So, you have the world’s most delicious and nutritious breakfast in a jar.
How does this smoothie taste?
I know you can’t even imagine how this weird mixture of vegetables and nuts might taste, but you must believe what I’m telling you: it tastes like CARROT CAKE. Yes, that is not vegan or healthy, but it is a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. 😉
Ingredients
- Carrots.
- Sweet potato, pumpkin, or butternut.
- Walnuts
- Ginger
- Almond milk or oat milk
- Chia, dates, vanilla, and spices.
How to make
Blend until smooth and perfect. Taste while it is in the blender
💥 IDEA Here is an idea so that you don´t get tons of dirty dishes to wash: Measure the ingredients in the glass or jar that you are going to drink the orange smoothie afterwards. I use the same jar where I keep the pre-prepared smoothie to measure the milk and then drink it.
Carrot Cake Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup sliced sweet potatoes or sliced butternut squash
- 4 dates pitted
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- A half-inch piece of ginger
- 2- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cup milk water, or combination of the two
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the night before
- Put all the dry ingredients in a mason jar and store overnight in the fridge.
- The next morning, add them to a blender container with liquid of choice and vanilla. Test and adjust if necessary.
Make the same day
- Blend until creamy
Nutrition
information
Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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I am Ale Graf, a Mexican living in Texas and the creator of AleCooks and Piloncillo&Vainilla. I share easy, family-friendly recipes — some Mexican, mostly plant-based — that can be enjoyed all day, every day. My focus is on recipes that bring people together around the table, making mealtime simple, delicious and meaningful. I am also the co-author of Yo Cocino Latino, and my recipes have been featured in numerous online magazines and publications. Follow along on my social accounts for daily inspiration, tips, and delicious recipes! I would love to hear about you! Send me a DM on Instagram, and we can talk all things food 🍽️✨