Apple Carrot Smoothie

5 from 3 votes

An apple carrot smoothie that is high in protein and naturally sweetened. It's a delicious way to start the day or enjoy as a mid-day snack! Packed full of nutrients, this smoothie is creamy, sweet, and super filling! It's a great way to get your pre or post-workout fuel!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, smoothie

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 409kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Equipment

High Speed Blender

Ingredients

2 carrots peeled and diced
1 green apple cored and diced
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop protein powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 frozen banana or 1 cup of ice cubes

Instructions

Peel the carrots, and chop them into small chunks. Core and dice the apple. You can peel the apple if you prefer, or not. It's up to you. I keep the peel on because it has added nutrients and it's faster!
Add the almond milk, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, carrots, and apple to your blender. Blend on low then slowly increase the speed to medium for about one minute. Ensure that the carrots, apple, and protein powder are fully incorporated. Turn the blender off.
Add the frozen banana slices or ice cubes. Blend on high for about 30 seconds or until fully incorporated.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Notes

Tips for Making Apple Carrot Smoothie

Use fresh carrots instead of baby carrots for a strong carrot punch.
For a less sweet version use a tart apple like Granny Smith. For a sweeter flavor, use a gala apple.
Blend the carrots and apple with the almond milk, protein powder, and spices before adding the frozen banana or ice. This will ensure that the carrots and apples get enough blending time to become smooth, and the frozen banana or ice doesn't get over blended.
Carrots are quite firm so they need more blending time than the other ingredients.

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