Strawberry Carrot Smoothie
Servings: 1
Raw carrots blend right in with frozen strawberries, pineapple, spinach and coconut water for a bright, naturally sweet carrot smoothie with 8g fiber. Five minutes, no added sugar, and easy to prep as freezer packs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½ cup carrots
- ½ cup strawberries frozen
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the spinach and blend until smooth.
- Add the carrots, strawberries, pineapple and protein powder, if using. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Blender Tip: Without a high-speed blender, steam the carrots for about 5 minutes and let them cool so they blend smooth. A powerful blender handles them raw.
- Carrot Prep: There's no need to peel the carrots if you scrub them well. Cut them into thin coins so they break down quickly.
- Liquid Swaps: Plain water works in place of the coconut water. Unsweetened almond milk makes a creamier smoothie.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. To prep ahead, freeze the spinach, carrots and fruit together in smoothie packs, then add the coconut water and blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 321mg, Potassium: 1172mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 13561IU, Vitamin C: 100mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 2mg
