Carrot Cake Smoothie | Simply Quinoa

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Rich, creamy and smooth, this carrot cake smoothie tastes like dessert for breakfast! It blends fruits and vegetables into a delicious drink full of cozy flavor.

Hand holding carrot cake smoothie in glass.

Let’s be honest… veggie smoothies don’t always sound appealing. So to make a carrot smoothie more palatable, we’re making a dessert-inspired carrot cake smoothie that just happens to include vegetables. It truly tastes like a treat, with all the cozy spices you love in classic carrot cake, plus some extra sneaky veggies you won’t even know are in there!

Why This Carrot Cake Smoothie Is the Perfect Breakfast

This smoothie came about because I had carrots in my fridge and I wasn’t feeling the green smoothie vibe. I wanted something creamy and satisfying, and since I have a super powerful blender, I figured it could handle carrots in a smoothie. And yep, you guessed it, it totally does. I mean, just look at that texture!

Tastes like dessert. This smoothie is super sweet even without any added sweeteners and it’s got cinnamon and nutmeg for all the cozy flavor you love in carrot cake.
Packed with veggies. There are the carrots, of course, but then I also add cauliflower or zucchini. You’ll love how it makes this smoothie extra rich and creamy!
Great for busy mornings. Using frozen veggies and fruit means there’s practically no prep work involved.

Carrot cake smoothie with nuts, coconut flakes, and shredded carrot for garnish.

What You’ll Need

Here’s everything you need to make this carrot cake smoothie.

Carrots – As long as the carrots are scrubbed well, you don’t have to peel them.
Frozen cauliflower or zucchini – These add nutrition and creaminess without changing the flavor.
Frozen mango or pineapple – For natural sweetness.
Flaxseed meal – For fiber and omega-3 fats.
Coconut flakes – Or shredded coconut if that’s what you have on hand.
Vanilla protein powder – Boosts protein and adds to that cozy carrot cake flavor.
Cinnamon and nutmeg – Warm spices that make this carrot smoothie taste like dessert!
Milk – Dairy or vegan, whichever you prefer.
Banana – If you freeze it first, it will make this smoothie extra creamy and thick.

Ingredients for carrot cake smoothie in blender.

How To Make Carrot Cake Smoothie

This smoothie comes together in just a couple of minutes.

Add ingredients to the blender. Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender in the order listed.
Blend until smooth. Start blending on low for about 1 minute, then increase to high and blend for another minute, or until completely smooth and creamy.
Pour and garnish. Pour into a glass and top with shredded carrots, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Tips for Making Perfect Smoothies

Whether you’re making this carrot cake smoothie or another recipe, these tips will help you make sure it turns out just right.

Use frozen ingredients. This helps create a thick, creamy smoothie.
Blend thoroughly. I always give the smoothie a stir in the blender to look for unblended chunks before I pour it out.
Make it super sweet without sugar. The darker the banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be!
Use a high-powered blender. This makes everything ultra smooth without requiring a lot of liquid.

Storage

Like most smoothies, this carrot cake smoothie is best served right away. If you do have leftovers, you can refrigerate it for a day in a covered bottle or airtight container. Give it a good stir before serving. (It won’t be as thick, but it will still taste good!)

Another option for leftover smoothie is to freeze it in popsicle molds for a frozen treat!

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Prep: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Add all ingredients to a high powered blender in the order listed. Blend on low for 1 minute, then turn to high for another minute, or until completely smooth.
Pour into a glass, garnish with shredded carrots, coconut flakes and/or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and serve. Enjoy!