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    Home » Recipes » Drinks & Smoothies

    Aug 12, 2022 by Katie

    Banana Carrot Smoothie (3 Ingredients)

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    This refreshing banana carrot smoothie consists of only 3 simple ingredients. It's thick, creamy and ready in less than 5 minutes.

    2 glasses of carrot smoothie with a straw.

    Smoothies are a great way (and one of my favorite ways) to get in some nutrients. This 3 ingredient carrot smoothie is a simple fruit smoothie but can be customized by adding more fruits and veggies.

    For more healthy smoothie recipes see Banana Strawberry Smoothie, Banana Smoothie or Pineapple Almond Milk Smoothie.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients & Substitution Notes
    • Top Tips
    • How to make a banana carrot smoothie
    • How to freeze bananas
    • Variations
    • Optional Add-Ins
    • Meal Prep Options
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • More recipes to try
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • With only 3 ingredients, it's super simple to make.
    • It make a tasty breakfast smoothie but also a healthy snack.
    • It's highly customizable.
    • It's naturally vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.

    Ingredients & Substitution Notes

    all ingredients needed to make a carrot banana smoothie.
    • Frozen Banana: Adds some natural sweetness and a creamy texture to this smoothie. I do not recommend using fresh bananas instead because this won't give the smoothie its deliciously thick consistency.
    • Unsweetened Orange Juice: Make sure to use unsweetened natural orange juice. You can of course also make fresh-squeezed orange juice at home.
    • Carrots

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Top Tips

    • Ripe Bananas: The riper your banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be. Choose very ripe banana with lots of brown spots.
    • Peel Carrots: I recommend peeling the carrots because their skin can sometimes taste a bit bitter.
    • Adjust: This smoothie can easily be adjusted to personal taste by adding more fruits and veggies. See our suggestions below.

    How to make a banana carrot smoothie

    frozen banana, carrots and orange juice in a blender.

    STEP 1: Blend. Place all of the ingredients into a high-speed bender. Blend until smooth.

    blended smoothie in a blender.

    STEP 2: Adjust. For a thinner smoothie, gradually add more juice or water. For a sweeter smoothie, add more banana, 2-3 dates or your sweetener of choice.

    How to freeze bananas

    Peel and chop your bananas into 3-4 bize-sized coins. The smaller the pieces, the easier it will be for your blender to break them down. Then add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. That way they won't stick together.

    Once frozen, you can add them to an airtight container or freezer-friendly bag and store them up to 1 week in the freezer.

    Variations

    • Sweeter Smoothie: This smoothie is naturally sweetened. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more frozen banana, 2-3 soft regular dates or 1-2 Medjool dates. Other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup also work.
    • Thinner Smoothie: For a thinner consistency, gradually add more orange juice or water.
    • Thicker Smoothie: For a thicker texture, add more frozen banana. I don't recommend adding ice cubes for a thicker consistency because it waters down the smoothie quite a bit.

    Optional Add-Ins

    • Carrot Greens: Did you know that carrot greens are edible? Give them a good wash and add some to your smoothie for some extra nutrients. We recommend using organic carrots.
    • Other Fruits: Feel free to customize this smoothie's taste by adding other fresh fruits such as apples, pineapple, mango or berries.
    • Leafy Greens: Add a handful of baby spinach or kale to give this smoothie a boost in nutrients.
    • Protein Powder: Turn this into a banana carrot protein shake by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
    • Plain Yogurt: Add some natural Greek yogurt or a non-dairy alternative to create an even creamier texture.
    • Nuts or Nut Butter: To make this smoothie more filling, add a handful of walnuts, Brazil nuts (great source of selenium), peanut butter or homemade almond butter.
    • Seeds: Talking about healthy fats- we love adding a tablespoon of chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax seeds to almost all our smoothies.
    • Ginger: Add a TINY piece of fresh ginger for some tangy flavors- tastes exceptionally good in combination with carrots.
    • Spices: Feel free to add some spices such as a dash of cinnamon or cardamom.
    • Vanilla Extract
    2 glasses of carrot smoothie with a straw, next to it some carrots.

    Meal Prep Options

    • Frozen Banana: The frozen banana will need to be prepared the evening before.
    • Smoothie: The whole smoothie can also be prepared ahead of time. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge- that way you'll have a delicious smoothie ready-to-grab the next morning.

    Storage

    Can be stored in a jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 2 days. Give the smoothie a good shake before consuming.

    FAQs

    Do I need to peel the carrots?

    It depends. If you use organic carrots and gave them a good wash, there's nothing wrong with not peeling them. However, the carrots skin will taste slightly bitter!

    Can I use a fresh banana instead of a frozen one?

    The frozen banana gives this smoothie its creamy texture, therefore I would not recommend using a fresh banana.

    Can I use milk instead of orange juice?

    You could use your milk of choice such as regular dairy milk or a non-dairy milk alternative (almond milk, soy milk or other). However, this will result in a very different taste!

    More recipes to try

    • Banana Milkshake without Ice Cream
    • Banana Strawberry Smoothie (without yogurt)
    • Banana Smoothie (without yogurt)
    • Beetroot Smoothie

    📖 Recipe

    2 glasses of carrot smoothie with a straw.

    Banana Carrot Smoothie (3 Ingredients)

    This refreshing banana carrot smoothie consists of only 3 simple ingredients. It can easily be customize to personal taste.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American-Inspired
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Katie
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    Ingredients  

    • 2 small or 1 big carrot *peeled
    • 1 frozen banana *see notes
    • ¾ cup orange juice *unsweetened

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
    • Taste and adjust sweetness and consistency (see notes).
    Pssst...You can find detailed step-by step-photos right above this recipe card

    Video

    Notes

    • Ripe Bananas: The riper your banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be. Choose very ripe banana with lots of brown spots.
    • Sweeter Smoothie: This smoothie is naturally sweetened. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add more frozen bananas, 2-3 dates, or other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup
    • Thinner Smoothie: For a thinner consistency, gradually add more orange juice or water.
    • Thicker Smoothie: For a thicker texture, add more frozen bananas. I don't recommend adding ice cubes for a thicker consistency because it waters down the smoothie quite a bit.
    • Add-Ins: Customize your smoothie by adding more ingredients. Check out our recommendations above.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1. | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 1185mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 20829IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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