10/12/2011

Carrot Cake Smoothie


Every now and then I feel like drinking my desserts instead of eating them. There is something guilt-free and totally satisfying about skipping eggs, butter and flour yet still enjoying all the flavors associated with our favorite desserts.


I have made pumpkin smoothie before when craving pumpkin pie, and mocha latte when needing an urgent chocolate fix. I’m repeating the experience today with one of my all-time favorite desserts: carrot cake.


Carrots (of course!), walnuts, pineapple, dates, spices and a hint of vanilla were blended with almond milk for a deliciously wholesome dessert.

Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe

1 large serving

2 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 large dates, pitted
A small handful of walnuts
1/4 cup fresh or canned chopped pineapple
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of ground nutmeg
1 cup almond (or cow) milk
4 ice cubes

For serving (optional)
Nonfat whipped cream
Ground walnuts

Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the sliced carrots, dates and walnuts, 4 minutes.

Drain the carrots, dates and walnuts. Transfer them to a blender. Add the pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk and ice. Blend until completely smooth.

Pour into a glass. Top with whip cream, if you wish.

Enjoy!

Other carrot recipes:
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Double Carrot Cake
Moroccan Carrot Soup

Posted in 15-Minute Recipes, Breakfast, Desserts, Drinks, Gluten-Free Baking and Desserts, Refined Sugar-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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9 Responses to “Carrot Cake Smoothie”

  1. 1

    Eliana — 10/12/2011 @ 8:13 pm

    Carrot cake is my absolute favorite cake but I would have never thought of making it into a smoothie. What a great and delicious idea. Can't wait to give it a try.

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    La Table De Nana — 10/12/2011 @ 8:18 pm

    It is uncanny how our posts have a similarity:) The use of carrot cake:)

    Looks great:)

  3. 3

    Umm Mymoonah — 10/12/2011 @ 8:28 pm

    Yumm! Love the spices added in it.

  4. 4

    Dzoli — 10/12/2011 @ 11:50 pm

    What a great and original ideas you always treat us to;))

  5. 5

    Joanne — 10/13/2011 @ 10:10 am

    Carrot cake is hands down my FAVORITE dessert. I'm sure I would also love it in smoothie form!

  6. 6

    Bryan — 10/13/2011 @ 1:26 pm

    OOH it sounds awesome. Tasty and healthy all in one glass

  7. 7

    Lucy — 10/14/2011 @ 5:10 pm

    I've never thought of this idea before but I love it! This drink looks so tasty and refreshing too :)

  8. 8

    Lemon — 10/14/2011 @ 7:21 pm

    A carrot cake smoothie is a wonderful idea. Your phots are stunning.

  9. 9

    We Are Not Martha — 10/15/2011 @ 3:37 am

    What an amazing idea! So tasty and it's absolutely beautiful, too :)

    Sues

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