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Two glasses of citrus ginger carrot smoothie on a table sprinkled with hemp hearts.
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5 Minute Citrus Carrot Ginger Smoothie

For the coldest months of the year, add a little sunshine to your routine with a vibrant and delicious Citrus Carrot Ginger Smoothie. This plant-based smoothie recipe is an easy way to start the day on a nourishing note! This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and easily gluten free.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Carrot Ginger Smoothie
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 Servings (about 8 ounces each)
Calories 196kcal
Author Traci York

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Navel or Cara Cara Orange or three small oranges such as mandarin or satsuma, peeled, seeds removed
  • 1 Thin Slice of Lemon , leave skin on, seeds removed
  • 2 Medium Carrots choped into chunks
  • 1 Banana peeled, sliced into chunks, frozen is preferred for extra creamy
  • 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) knob of Fresh Ginger make this 1 1/2 inches if you looove ginger, leave skin on
  • 3 tablespoons Hemp Hearts or a small handful of preferred nuts such as cashews or nut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric * (see notes)
  • 1 cup (235 grams) Water

Instructions

  • Into the pitcher of a high-speed blender (I use VitaMix) add the orange, lemon, carrots, banana, ginger, hemp hearts, turmeric and water.
  • Start the speed on low and increase up to high. Blend until all the ingredients are smooth, about 45 seconds. Add more water to thin if desired - reblend.
  • Pour into glasses and top with a sprinkle hemp hearts. Enjoy right away.

Notes

*Turmeric: pictured is ground, but fresh can used instead. Use a 1/2 inch knob if using fresh.
I've read that a pinch of black pepper helps activate the turmeric. Feel free to add a pinch to this smoothie for a peppery kick!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7040IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg