Smoothie fatigue. It’s a problem. When you’re bored with your usual concoctions, the only thing that can reunite you and your Vitamix is a truly inspirational take on the blended meal. To pump some new life into our daily smoothie routine, we have a few fave books we turn to for plant-based geniusness. We’re digging veggie-based smoothies at the mo’ (like this pumpkin smoothie), so we’re all about the carrot-cake inspired green smoothie recipe from our girls over at Simple Green Smoothies (meet the ladies here!). Their brand new (un)cookbook is a blender-oriented babe’s latest must-have.
This cake-inspired smoothie is so yummy, you might want to put it in a bowl and eat it like ice cream. It’s that good. Here are the bloggers and authors with a few notes…
Carrot cake sounds kinda healthy, but it’s usually loaded with a lot of sugar. (After all, it’s cake!) Though nothing can truly replace your favorite carrot cake recipe, we are happy to share a healthy take on this classic dessert. Feel free to roast your raw carrots for a smoother, stronger taste. And if you don’t mind a nutty texture, you can top your smoothie with a few chopped walnuts, which will add protein not to mention ample doses of heart-healthy potassium and energy-boosting magnesium.
The Carrot Cake Smoothie
Serves 2
ingredients:
1 cup chopped romaine
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups chopped raw carrots
2 clementines, peeled
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
dash of ground cinnamon (optional)
dash of ground nutmeg (optional)
directions:
Blend the romaine and coconut milk until smooth.
Add the carrots, pineapple, banana, clementines, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and nutmeg (if using) and blend again.
Tip: Top with fresh homemade coconut whipped cream, toasted shredded coconut, walnuts, chopped fresh pineapple, or a little extra sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.
