Strawberry Carrot Smoothie

This carrot smoothie recipe is surprisingly delicious with a variety of fruits and veggies. I’ll show you exactly what ingredient to use if you’re looking to take your health to the next level. Grab your blender and let’s go!

Health Benefits of a Carrot Smoothie

This carrot smoothie recipe shines most in its vitamin C and fiber content. Fiber is an underrated part of a healthy diet, so I love when one of my smoothie recipes contains a solid amount of dietary fiber.

The other big star in this carrot smoothie is vitamin C. One serving gives you over 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. So not only will this smoothie satisfy your taste buds, it will also boost your immune system naturally. Want to know more? Check out the vitamin C benefits and see why this nutrient is a smoothie superstar.

Raw vs Cooked Carrots

Someone asked me whether raw or cooked carrots were more beneficial in this carrot smoothie. I laughed, thinking it was a joke… and then I actually researched it. The answer may surprise you!

According to the National Library of Medicine, cooked, pureed carrots actually released more beta-carotene than raw carrots did. So if you’d rather cook your carrots before blending, then go for it! Either way, carrots are a great, sweet veggie to add to all kinds of smoothies.

To Peel or Not to Peel

As with many fruits + veggies, the peel (or outside wrinkly part) of a carrot actually contains some of its nutrients. So I recommend leaving that carrot whole before blending. This way you can benefit from as much of that carrot as possible. If your carrots came with their leafy green tops, then you can even toss those in. For tips on getting the creamiest, most nutrient-packed blends, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.

Carrot Smoothie Ingredient Swaps

If you’d told me when I started drinking smoothies that I’d be adding veggies like kale or spinach into my smoothies, I’d have told you you were crazy! Yet the more I drink smoothies with leafy greens, the more my body starts to crave other veggies and so I got creative with my blends.

• Swap spinach with another leafy green vegetables. Carrot tops are perfectly edible, and would make a great swap in this smoothie!
• Swap coconut water with regular water, or a brewed herbal tea.
• Switch out those strawberries with another berry (raspberries would be my first choice!). If you want to keep the sugar low, you can use my low sugar fruits list.
• Mango is a great swap for the pineapple. For easy prep, check out my guides on how to cut mango and how to cut pineapple so your fruit blends evenly every time.

Boosting Your Smoothie with Plant-Based Protein

While this carrot smoothie recipe has 4.1 grams of protein, you can boost it to 14.1 grams of protein and make it a complete meal! My homemade protein powder is 100% plant-based with 3 simple, organic ingredients: hemp protein, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. These 3 superfoods are ground into a fine powder, and together provide healthy fats, essential amino acids, and the cleanest protein you’ll find on the market.

More Plant-Based Recipes

Here are some other ways to use up that bag of carrots in your green smoothies. Maybe these’ll inspire you to include a spot for carrots in your next garden!

• Carrot Tops Smoothie
• Pregnancy Smoothie
• Honey Turmeric Smoothie

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