This carrot pineapple smoothie combines sweet fruit, mild carrot, and creamy almond milk in one refreshing drink. Pineapple, banana, orange, and honey balance the earthy flavor of the carrot, making this a useful option for anyone who wants to add vegetables to a fruit smoothie without an overpowering taste.
Chopping the carrot into small pieces helps it blend more evenly. A high-speed blender will produce the smoothest result, but a standard blender can also work if the carrot and liquid are blended first before the remaining ingredients are added.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup almond milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and chop the carrot into small, even pieces. Peel the orange and remove any seeds.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender, then add the chopped carrot. Blend until the carrot is finely broken down.
- Add the pineapple, banana, orange segments, and honey.
- Blend again until the mixture is creamy and no large pieces remain.
- Add a few ice cubes and blend until the smoothie reaches your preferred thickness.
- Taste before serving. The ripeness of the banana and pineapple will affect the sweetness, so the honey can be reduced or omitted when the fruit is already very sweet.
How to Get a Smooth Texture
Liquid should go into the blender first because it helps the blades move freely. The firm carrot goes in next, followed by the softer fruits. If small carrot pieces remain, blend a little longer rather than adding a large amount of extra liquid all at once.
For a colder, thicker drink, use a frozen banana or frozen pineapple in place of some of the ice. For a thinner smoothie, add a small splash of almond milk and blend again. This smoothie is best enjoyed soon after blending, when the texture is fresh and evenly mixed.
