Description
This delicious vegan Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie is made with nutritious ingredients like raw carrots, frozen banana, creamy oat milk, plant-based protein powder, flaxseed meal, dates, and the perfect blend of spices. This healthy smoothie is a great for when you’re craving all the carrot cake flavors but in a protein-packed healthy breakfast instead!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups oat milk (or other plant-based milk of choice) plus more if necessary
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla plant-based protein powder
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional but recommended)
- Plant-based whipped cream
- toasted coconut chips
- chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a large high-speed blender, add all the ingredients, starting with 1 cup of the oat milk and ending with the other ½ cup of oat milk (this helps the smoothie blend smoother). Blend on high for a few minutes until all the ingredients are well combined. If necessary (or if you desire a thinner smoothie), add in more plant milk to thin the smoothie. Makes 1 large smoothie or two smaller smoothies.
- Top with toppings if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to peel and freeze the banana the ahead of time. I always keep a bag of frozen bananas in my freezer for smoothies and smoothie bowls!
If you use vanilla flavored protein powder, I would omit the additional pure vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Category: Smoothies + Smoothie Bowls
- Cuisine: American