Description
All the cozy, spiced flavor you love about carrot cake now comes in smoothie form! This drink is fresh, flavorful, and naturally sweet, perfect for breakfast, mid-day breaks, or even a light dessert.
Ingredients
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Coconut Whipped Cream Ingredients:
- 1 13.5–oz. can coconut milk, chilled
- 1–2 T. maple syrup (optional)
- 1 t. orange zest (optional)
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 1 large banana, cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 large stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 large orange, peeled
- 4 large carrots, roughly chopped
- 3/4 t. cinnamon
- 3/4 t. ground allspice
- 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
- 4–6 ice cubes
Optional Garnish:
- Ground cinnamon
- Finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Chill coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Remove the can from the refrigerator without shaking or turning it, and take off the lid. Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Reserve the remaining liquid coconut milk to use in smoothies.
- Add maple syrup and orange zest, if desired, to the mixing bowl and blend until light and airy. Allow coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist. Cover and place the bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, around 30 seconds.
- Add celery, orange, carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until completely combined and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into glasses and top with a scoop of coconut whipped cream. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or finely chopped walnuts, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use coconut milk that does not contain guar gum to make the whipped cream.
- If you have extra coconut whipped cream, keep it in a covered bowl in the fridge. It will stay fluffy and ready to use for a few days.
- If the smoothie thickens up too much after sitting, just blend it quickly with a few ice cubes or a splash of coconut milk to bring it back to life.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
