Description
This Carrot Banana Smoothie blends ripe banana, shredded carrots, Greek yogurt, and warm cinnamon into a creamy, naturally sweet breakfast that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 medium ripe banana
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Add the milk to the blender first.
2. Add the Greek yogurt, banana, and shredded carrots.
3. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and add honey if using.
4. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth.
5. Check the texture and adjust with more milk or ice as needed.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
7. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
For a thicker, milkshake-style texture, freeze the banana ahead of time.
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, though it can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg