Carrot-Apple Smoothie

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This carrot and apple smoothie is creamy and has a light tropical flavor thanks to coconut milk. It's naturally sweetened from the carrots and apple, and the combination of ginger and lemon juice adds just a bit of spice and helps balance the flavor. The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.

Carrot-Apple Smoothie
Photo: Fred Hardy
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 large carrots, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 medium-ripe banana

  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and quartered

  • 1 cup light coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. Combine carrots, banana, apple, coconut milk, lemon juice, ginger and turmeric in a blender. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds. Add ice cubes and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
8g Fat
46g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Vitamin A 16669IU 333%
Sodium 92mg 4%

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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