This Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. The natural sweetness of the orange and carrots are balanced by a trio of complementary spices, while a spoonful of homemade coconut whipped cream serves as the perfect finishing touch.

Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Equipment Needed

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• mixing bowl
• blender
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

Coconut Whipped Cream Ingredients

• 1x 13.5 oz. can coconut milk, chilled
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (optional)

Smoothie Ingredients

• 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 cinnamon
• ¾ tsp ground allspice
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 4-6 ice cubes

Optional Garnish

• ground cinnamon
• finely chopped walnuts

Pro Tip

For best results, use coconut milk that does not contain guar gum to make the whipped cream.

Instructions

Chill the coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. To prepare, remove the can from the refrigerator without shaking or turning and remove lid. Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top of the can and transfer to a mixing bowl. Reserve the remaining liquid coconut milk to use in smoothie.

Add the maple syrup and orange zest, if desired, to mixing bowl and blend until light and airy. Allow the coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist. Cover and place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use.

Add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, for around 30 seconds.

Add the celery, orange, carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until completely combined and creamy, for approximately 1-2 minutes.

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!

Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream

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Instructions

Chill the coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. To prepare, remove the can from the refrigerator without shaking or turning and remove lid. Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top of the can and transfer to a mixing bowl. Reserve the remaining liquid coconut milk to use in smoothie. Add the maple syrup and orange zest, if desired, to mixing bowl and blend until light and airy. Allow the coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist. Cover and place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use. Add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, for around 30 seconds. Add the celery, orange, carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes. Blend on high speed until completely combined and creamy, for approximately 1-2 minutes. 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!