Steaming the carrots beforehand is the key to making a velvety, luscious chunk-free smoothie. Carrots are the star of this smoothie, so use the best you can find (no baby carrots). Add more milk if you like your smoothies runnier and oats for for a more filling smoothie.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 1serving
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
1cupcarrotswashed, peeled (if not organic) and chopped
½cupwater
¼cupalmond milk
1small or medium frozen banana
¼teaspoonvanilla
dash of cinnamon
2tablespoonsoatsoptional
Instructions
Combine the carrots and water in your smallest saucepan over high heat and cover. Once the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium or medium high and steam for 5-10 minutes, until carrots are easily pierced by a fork.
Pour carrots and water (save all those nutrients!) into blender and add remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.