Amazing Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie

Name: Amazing Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups ice (, about 26 cubes); Shredded carrots; Coconut flakes; Chopped nuts

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This carrot cake smoothie tastes like pure decadence but made with healthy whole food ingredients. You’ll never know its vegan and gluten-free!

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!

Two tall glass jars with peach colored smoothies topped with carrots, pecans and coconut

My vegan and gluten-free carrot cake recipe is one of my favorites to date. We are HUGE fans, especially when it’s slathered in vegan cream cheese frosting. But since I don’t have time to bake daily (nor do I need all that cake) I decided a smoothie version would be a very good idea!

How to Make a Carrot Cake Smoothie

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!

Ingredients

Here is what you need:

Chopped carrots
Coconut milk
Maple syrup
Oats
Cashews
Seasonings

Top view of a blue wooden surface with ingredients on it to make a carrot cake cashew based smoothie

Step by Step Instructions

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

Load the blender
Process until smooth.
Serve!

Top view of a blender on a blue wooden surface with cashews, carrots, spices and milk inside

Top view of a blender on a blue wooden surface with an orange thick liquid in it

Serving suggestions

Add a little something extra to the top to make it extra special:

Shredded carrots
Coconut flakes
Chopped nuts
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 the smoothie for extra flavor and nutrition. Here are some ideas:

Spinach
Protein Powder
Kale
Chard
Zucchini
Squash
Banana
Cucumber
Cauliflower
Chia seeds
Flax 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 cashews.
Add more or less maple syrup to get the sweetness level you like.
You can use whole or baby carrots, just make sure to chop them up first.
Prepare this 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 raw carrots be blended?

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

What does 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 smoothie recipe.

More Vegan Smoothie Recipes

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