Vegan Pineapple Carrot Smoothie (Carrot Cake Smoothie)
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This pineapple carrot smoothie is packed with wholesome ingredients and tastes like your favorite carrot cake. Best of all, it only takes 5 minutes to make!
A fuel boost and a tasty treat all in one glass? Yes, please!
This rich and creamy smoothie will satisfy your cravings for carrot cake’s cozy, sweet flavors and make it easy to sneak more fruits and veggies into your day.
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And if you ever find yourself craving the actual cake, you’ll be amazed that this carrot cake is actually vegan.
Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Carrot Smoothie Recipe
- This vegan carrot cake pineapple smoothie is ready in 5 minutes using 8 simple ingredients.
- This carrot pineapple smoothie tastes like carrot cake. It’s the perfect break from your usual vegan smoothie!
- This vegan pineapple carrot cake is packed with healthy ingredients and can easily welcome more wholesome add-ins.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Fresh pineapple – Just like in an actual carrot cake, pineapple’s tropical sweetness will make a delicious addition to this carrot smoothie.
Coconut milk – You can use any non-dairy milk to adjust your smoothie’s consistency. Not a coconut fan? Unsweetened vanilla almond milk will be perfect for this healthy carrot cake smoothie!
Carrots – For the smoothie’s sweet, earthy carrot cake flavor. Vitamin A is just a bonus! (Or is it the other way around?)
Apple – This creamy carrot cake smoothie also gets its natural sweetness from Honeycrisp apple. And speaking of natural sweeteners, dates will be great as well.
Ground cinnamon – Of course, we can’t miss this warm spice in a smoothie inspired by carrot cake.
Vanilla protein powder – For a delicious protein boost.
Unsweetened shredded coconut and chopped walnuts – They make this pineapple and carrot smoothie taste and look more like an actual drinkable treat!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use Frozen Pineapple
Feel free to use frozen pineapple chunks to save on prep time and get a perfectly chilled smoothie without the need for ice cubes!
Shred Your Carrot
If you think your blender might struggle with the carrots, shred them beforehand.
Adjust the Smoothie’s Consistency
Add more non-dairy milk if your carrot cake smoothie is too thick for your liking. But if you prefer a thicker blend, a frozen banana should do the trick!
Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe FAQs
Can I make my carrot pineapple smoothie beforehand?
Yes! Transfer the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, place the smoothie cubes in a jar and thaw them in the fridge for at least 1 hour. You can also re-blend the smoothie cubes with more dairy-free milk.
How do I make my vegan pineapple carrot cake smoothie thicker?
Rolled oats and ground flaxseed make amazing thickeners for vegan smoothies!
Do you need to cook carrots before putting them in a smoothie?
No. However, you can cook them beforehand, especially if cooked veggies work particularly better for your body.
Can you taste the carrots in this carrot and pineapple smoothie?
You’ll taste a hint of carrot, but just enough to give the blend that familiar carrot cake taste. If you don’t like the earthiness of raw carrots, grate and blanch them before use.
How can I make my pineapple and carrot smoothie more nutritious?
This vegan carrot cake smoothie makes a great base for other wholesome add-ins like chia seeds, hemp seeds, spinach, or frozen cauliflower!
More Delicious Vegan Smoothie Recipes
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- Green Goddess Smoothie
- Green Smoothie
- Pumpkin Peach Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Smoothie
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Pineapple Carrot Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 apple, cored
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the blender jar as listed.
- Blend on High speed until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into your glass (you can rim it with walnuts as well), add more shredded coconut and chopped walnuts on top, and you're done.
Notes
- Feel free to use frozen pineapple chunks to save on prep time and get a perfectly chilled smoothie without the need for ice cubes!
- If you think your blender might struggle with the carrots, shred them beforehand.
- Add more non-dairy milk if your carrot cake smoothie is too thick for your liking. But if you prefer a thicker blend, a frozen banana should do the trick!
