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    Home ▸ Vegan Drinks and Smoothies

    Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie (Vegan)

    Last modified: August 1, 2023. Originally posted: March 25, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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    This simple to make carrot cake smoothie is creamy, delicious and made with healthy ingredients. Done in only 5 minutes, it's the best sweet treat!

    The taste is pure decadence, you won't believe it has no dairy! It uses 9 simple ingredients, including salt and spices.

    Two tall glass jars with peach colored smoothies topped with carrots, pecans and coconut
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    This post was originally published on April 7, 2022.

    This carrot smoothie the perfect solution is you're craving a vegan carrot cake but want it fast! I love using it as breakfast or a nutritious snack.

    Ingredients

    This carrot cake smoothie has a hearty whole food base (much like my carrot cake overnight oats). You can add some extra ingredients to top at the end if you choose, which is optional but definitely ups the yum factor!

    This is perfect for breakfast, you can even add protein powder if you want some extra protein, or for an after school snack. It's hearty, has veggies and will fill you up!

    Here is what you need for this carrot smoothie recipe:

    • Carrots
    • Full fat canned coconut milk 
    • Maple syrup 
    • Oats
    • Cashews 
    • Cinnamon
    • Vanilla extract
    • Ground ginger
    • Sea salt
    • Ice 
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    How to Make a Carrot Cake Smoothie

    This smoothie is so easy to throw together! All you need to do is:

    1. Load the blender.
    2. Process until smooth.
    3. Pour into glasses.
    4. Serve!
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    Toppings for Carrot Smoothies

    Add a little something extra to the top to make it extra special, this is supposed to taste like carrot cake after all!

    • Shredded carrots
    • Coconut flakes
    • Chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, etc
    • Vegan whipped cream
    • Make it as an extra thick smoothie bowl and enjoy it in a bowl with homemade vegan granola!

    Mix In Ideas

    You can also add in other ingredients to this carrot cake smoothie for extra flavor and nutrition. Here are some ideas:

    • Greens like spinach, kale, chard, etc.
    • Protein powder for a carrot cake protein shake
    • Zucchini
    • Squash
    • Banana
    • Cucumber
    • Cauliflower
    • Chia seeds
    • Flax seeds
    • Sunflower seeds

    Preparation Tips

    • Full fat coconut milk makes the creamiest smoothie, however you can use any dairy free milk you like. Just remember the richer and creamier the milk the better.
    • If you want similar results with a less creamy milk, you can blend in extra cashews.
    • Add more or less maple syrup to get the sweetness level you like.
    • You can use whole or baby carrots in smoothies, just make sure to chop them up first.
    • Prepare this carrot smoothie ahead of time by pre portioning the ingredients. Keep the dry ingredients in one airtight container, and the refrigerated items in another. Then dump it all in, add ice, and blend!

    Common Questions

    Can you blend raw carrots?

    Yes they can, especially if you have a high speed blender. It is best to chop them up before blending.

    What does a carrot smoothie do?

    In addition to being incredibly delicious, carrot smoothies have plenty of nutrients packed in. This particular recipe as written offers 12 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, as well as potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

    Is it better to juice or blend carrots?

    It depends what you want! If you want a smooth juice without texture, juicing is the way to go. However, smoothies allow you to pack in plenty of filling ingredients in a thick and delicious drink without sacrificing any fiber.

    Are frozen carrots good in smoothies?

    They sure are! Any carrot you can get your hands on will work in this carrot cake smoothie recipe.

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    Make any of these refreshing plant based smoothies to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack!

    • Spinach Banana Smoothie
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    Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie (Vegan)

    Sophia DeSantis
    This simple to make carrot cake smoothie is creamy, delicious and made with healthy ingredients. Done in only 5 minutes, it's the best sweet treat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 669 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup chopped carrots
    • 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk , or other dairy free milk (see note)
    • ¼ - ½ cup maple syrup , add more for extra sweetness if preferred
    • ½ cup oats
    • ½ cup cashews , see note
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 cups ice , about 26 cubes

    Optional toppings:

    • Shredded carrots
    • Coconut flakes
    • Chopped nuts

    Instructions
     

    • Put everything but the ice into a blender. Blend until creamy.
    • Add the ice and blend until smooth.
    • Serve with toppings of choice!

    Notes

    • The creamier the milk, the richer flavor this will have. If you want a rich flavor with a less creamy milk, you can add an extra ¼ cup of cashews.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 669kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 12gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 191mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 9gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 5358IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 6mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sue

      April 10, 2022 at 6:42 am

      I love carrot cake, but not smoothies.... until now. This is delicious!! Thanks for the recipe Sophia.

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        April 10, 2022 at 10:32 am

        So happy you liked it Sue!

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