Carrot Smoothie
Get the step-by-step tutorial for a healthy carrot smoothie. The recipe uses just 4 ingredients.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Calories: 317kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 frozen banana
Instructions
- Put apple juice, chia seeds, carrots, and frozen banana into a blender. Secure lid.Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth. Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice the bananas into coins before putting them in the freezer.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Look for bananas with a yellow peel and some brown spots.
- If your blender is not very powerful, lightly steam the carrots first. This will help soften them.
- You can use orange juice or pineapple juice instead of apple juice.
- Add a bit of apple juice if the smoothie is too thick, then blend for 10 seconds.
- It's best to drink smoothies as soon as you make them. However, leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight jar.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 16122IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg