Epicure Recipes

Carrot Cake Smoothie

BreakfastBreakfastBeverages

5 min

1 serving

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Start your day with all the warming, comforting spices you crave in a carrot cake! Streamline breakfast by prepping the carrots and banana the night before so, come morning, all you have to do is blend. You won’t believe this smoothie has a full serving of veggies!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrots, chopped, steamed, and chilled in advance
  • 1 cup almond milk, or ½ cup each plain Greek yogurt and almond milk
  • 1⁄2 small banana, sliced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice or Cinnamon
  • 1 scoop Power Up Vanilla Protein Blend
  • 2 tbsp quick oats

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. If you like it thicker, add ice cubes; for a thinner consistency, add water. Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 300, Fat 6 g (Saturated 1 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g (Fiber 9 g, Sugars 16 g), Protein 24 g.

Tips

Freeze almond milk or yogurt as ice cubes ahead of time to help keep the smoothie icy cold when blending and provide a thicker consistency.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄2 slice whole-grain bread and 1 tsp nut butter.