Stop scrolling—your morning routine just got a major upgrade. This smoothie tastes exactly like a decadent slice of carrot cake, but it’s packed with wholesome ingredients to fuel your day!
The Recipe (UK Edition)
1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 frozen medium ripe banana
75g (approx. ½ cup) frozen pineapple chunks
180ml (¾ cup) light coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
60g (¼ cup) plain Greek yogurt
20g (¼ cup) gluten-free oats
1 tbsp pecan or almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Method
1. Add the chopped carrot, frozen banana, pineapple, milk, yogurt, oats, nut butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a high-speed blender.
2. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk.
3. Pour into your favourite glass.
4. Top with a little extra grated carrot and crushed pecans for that signature carrot cake crunch!
5. Enjoy with a glass straw.
Protein Boost: Make It Your Own
This base recipe provides roughly 10g of protein. If you need an extra energy kick for a post-workout breakfast or a busy morning, try these easy additions:
Protein Powder: Add one scoop of your favourite vanilla or unflavoured protein powder for an instant +20–25g protein boost.
Seed Power: Add 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds or chia seeds for an extra 3–5g of plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Yogurt Upgrade: Increase your Greek yogurt to 125g (½ cup) to add another 5g of protein.
High-Protein Milk: Swap the coconut milk for a pea-protein or soy-based milk.
CTA: Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments—are you a team “smoothie bowl” or “smoothie in a glass” person? Don’t forget to save this post for your next breakfast meal prep!
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