5 Minute Citrus Carrot Ginger Smoothie

Two glasses of citrus ginger carrot smoothie on a table sprinkled with hemp hearts.

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 delicious and refreshing 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

Servings 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 chopped into chunks, no need to peel
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
Pinch of Black Pepper optional

Instructions

Into the pitcher of a high-speed blender (I use VitaMix) add the orange, lemon, carrots, banana, ginger, hemp hearts, turmeric, water and optional black pepper.
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.

Optional Black Pepper: Feel free to add a pinch to this smoothie for a peppery kick!

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