Carrot Smoothie

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This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.

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Updated on June 4, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Two tall glasses filled with carrot smoothie, garnished with an orange wedge
Photo:

Diana Chistruga
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients for the carrot smoothie recipe

Diana Chistruga

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced carrots

  • ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 ½ cups ice cubes

  • 3 (1 inch) orange slices (optional)

Directions

  1. In a covered small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. Cool.

    Sliced carrots simmering in a pot

    Diana Chistruga

  2. Place drained carrots in a blender. Add finely shredded orange peel and orange juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with orange slices.

    Sliced carrots, orange juice and orange peel in a blender, with ice cubes added

    Diana Chistruga
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine; updated April 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

55 Calories
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Serving Size 5 ounces
Calories 55
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 16mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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