Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe with Coconut Whipped Cream
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This Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe tastes just like dessert—but it’s good for you!
Packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, orange, frozen banana, and a flavorful blend of cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A scoop of coconut whipped cream on top makes it feel extra special.
Keep reading for easy instructions and tips to make this wholesome treat in just 10 minutes with your blender!
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Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe:
Number of Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake Smoothies
- Quick & Easy: Ready in 10 minutes using a blender—perfect for busy mornings.
- Great Flavor: Carrots, spices, and frozen bananas create a delicious, cake-like taste.
- Perfect for Any Time: This carrot cake smoothie recipe can be a healthy breakfast, post-workout snack, or light dessert.
- Customize: Switch out the milk for your preferred type (we like almond milk), or add some pineapple to make hummingbird cake smoothies!
Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe
Our carrot cake-inspired smoothie recipe combines the comfort of a classic dessert with nourishing ingredients.
This version is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and brimming with natural sweetness from fruits and veggies.
It feels indulgent with a touch of spice and a dollop of whipped coconut cream while still offering fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and healthy fats.
If you love making smoothies, try our Chocolate Raspberry Smoothies, Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothies, or Pineapple Raspberry Smoothie Bowl. They’re all delicious ways to start your day!
Of course, if you fancy a slice of carrot cake, look at our Classic Carrot Cake Recipe with Chopped Pecans. But that’s not all! We also have:
and this roundup of 27 Deliciously Different Carrot Cake Recipes.
Ingredients for Carrot Cake Smoothies
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- Fresh Produce—Oranges, Carrots, Banana, Celery.
- Coconut Milk—chilled for whipped cream and liquid for smoothies.
- Pure Maple Syrup—buy the good, 100% stuff; anything less is made of flavorings and corn syrup.
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Allspice—not ALL the spices but the dried unripe berry of Pimenta dioica tree. Often used in Jamaican and West Indian cuisine.
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cinnamon
- Walnuts
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Substitutions and Variations
- Milk Alternatives: You can substitute cashew milk, oat milk, or even regular cow milk.
- Add-Ins: Boost nutrients with flaxseed, chia seeds, or a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Sweetness: Switch maple syrup for honey and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Oats: Blend in ¼ cup oats for a heartier smoothie with extra fiber and texture.
- Don’t Like Coconut? Add a dollop of Greek yogurt as a topping instead.
Recipe Tips
- For best results, use coconut milk that does not contain guar gum to make the whipped cream.
- You will need to chill the can of coconut milk overnight, so allow time for that!
- The coconut milk leftover from the whipped cream will be used in the smoothie.
- Use carrot juice in place of fresh carrots for a smoother texture.
Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe: Step-by-Step
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- Open the chilled can of coconut milk and remove the cream, reserving the liquid.
2. Whisk coconut cream, maple syrup, and orange zest together and place in the refrigerator.
3. Add frozen banana slices and coconut milk to a blender.
4. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve in glasses garnished with coconut cream, orange zest, and/or chopped nuts.
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Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream
Ingredients
For the Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 13.5-oz/400g can coconut milk, chilled
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp orange zest optional
For the Carrot Cake Smoothie
- 1 cup coconut milk*
- 1 large banana cut into chunks and frozen
- 2 large stalks celery roughly chopped
- 1 large orange peeled
- 4 large carrots roughly chopped
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 4-6 ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Ground cinnamon
- Finely chopped walnuts
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- To prepare the coconut whipped cream, chill coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Remove the can from the refrigerator without shaking or turning and remove the lid. Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top of the can and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Reserve remaining liquid coconut milk to use in the smoothie.
- Add maple syrup and orange zest, if using, to the mixing bowl and blend until light and airy. Allow coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist. Cover and place bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the smoothies, add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, around 30 seconds.
- Add celery, orange, carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely combined and creamy.
- Pour into glasses and top with a scoop of coconut whipped cream. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or finely chopped walnuts, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use coconut milk that does not contain guar gum to make the whipped cream.
- *the milk leftover from "making" the whipped cream will be used in the smoothie.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.