I usually have a smoothie for breakfast — they’re satisfying, nutritious, low in calories and endlessly variable. This creamy carrot smoothie is especially good for skin health and can help relieve mild constipation.
To make this rich, carrot cake–like smoothie you’ll need carrots, prunes, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, one banana and water or almond milk. Using a plant milk makes the texture silkier and enhances the dessert-like flavor.
Feel free to customize the recipe. Swap prunes for dates or other dried fruit, replace walnuts with another nut or seed, change the spices to suit your taste, or use any plant-based milk you prefer. The recipe is forgiving and delicious however you adapt it.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that supports skin health and overall cellular protection. They can help circulation, support intestinal health, and contribute to lowering cholesterol. With a relatively low glycemic index, carrots are also a good option for people managing blood sugar.
