This Orange Carrot Smoothie is an immunity-boosting drink that’s sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants. Quick to make, it’s perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack!
Personal Note – This is one of my favorite “sneaky vegetable” smoothies that’s great for always on-the-go days! Not only is it delicious but the ingredients also work in synergy to boost nutrient intake! It’s like teamwork for your body—some nutrients just play better together. More on the health benefits below!
We ❤️ Smoothies!
And with options like our strawberry watermelon smoothie, tropical turmeric smoothie, and this orange carrot smoothie we never get bored.
Not only are they quick and easy to prepare, but they’re also the perfect way to sneak extra nutrients into your diet! For instance, this carrot smoothie is loaded with veggies, but all your picky eaters will taste is the sweet flavor of the fruit.
An easy breakfast or snack the whole family loves? We call that a win!
Carrot Orange Smoothie Ingredients
- Coconut Milk – This is crucial to blend the ingredients, enhancing the creamy consistency and sweet, fruity flavor. It also provides a boost of healthy fats to help stabilize blood sugar.
Ingredient Swap: Any type of milk will work in this recipe. Just be sure it contains some fat to help nutrient absorption with fat-soluble vitamins!
- Coconut Yogurt or Greek Yogurt– We love to use coconut milk to create a creamy consistency while keeping this recipe dairy-free. However, Greek yogurt will also work. Use plain or vanilla varieties!
- Orange Juice – Use orange juice without any added sugar if possible!
- Carrots – For the best results, use whole carrots that have been peeled and chopped.
- Pineapple – Use fresh or frozen pineapple for added sweetness. Mango also works well!
- Honey – For added sweetness. Feel free to substitute maple syrup to keep this carrot smoothie vegan. Honey also adds additional anti-microbial properties to boost immunity even more!
Nutrition Note: Feel free to add your favorite protein powder or collagen for a protein-packed smoothie!
Health Benefits
You probably already know that carrots and fresh fruit are good for you. However, the specific ingredients in this smoothie work together to provide the most bang for your buck in terms of nutrients!
For instance, carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, biotin, vitamin K1, potassium, and vitamin C. In addition, they’re a great source of fiber, meaning they can help improve digestion.
Then, pineapple adds bromelain, which helps break down proteins in the digestive system, preventing gas and bloating while promoting regularity.
Add in the probiotic-rich yogurt and the vitamin C and fiber from the oranges, and this carrot smoothie is an explosion of vitamins, minerals, and gut-boosting benefits!
How to Make this Orange Carrot Smoothie
- Combine. Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
- Pulse. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve. Adjust the taste, adding more sweetener if desired. Then, divide the orange smoothie between glasses, add orange slices on top, and enjoy!
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Common Questions
Yes, feel free to store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Yes! Pour the smoothie into an ice cube tray, and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the cubes to a sealable bag, and freeze. When you’re ready to serve, let the cubes thaw in a glass in the fridge. Or, add them back to a blender with extra coconut milk, and blend again.
Yes. We recommend peeling the skin and chopping the carrots into pieces to make them easier to blend, but they should mix right in!
Feel free to mix and match any ingredients you have on hand! Banana, spinach, chia seeds, flax seeds, fresh ginger, nutmeg, and walnuts all make great additions.
Orange Carrot Smoothie Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Prepare this orange carrot smoothie recipe for a sweet, nutritious drink that’s ready in minutes and perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks!
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 ounces coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut yogurt or greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 6 ounces fresh orange juice
- 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped (175 grams)*
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen pineapple or mango (diced)
- Ice, as needed
- maple syrup or honey, to taste
- Optional spices – Pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and/or ground ginger
- Optional protein boost – collagen or protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-power blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add honey or maple syrup, if desired. Divide into glasses, top with optional orange slices, and serve immediately.
- Store in the fridge for up to two days.
Notes
Prep Tip – If you don’t have a high-speed blender, I suggest lightly cooking or steaming the carrots first. This will make them easier to blend and give you a smoother consistency
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving without optional mix-ins
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 87.2 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.9 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
This was a great recipe! I added 2 tbsp. collagen and two scoops vanilla pea proteins powder. It tasted like a orange creamsicle. I think this recipe can be divided into three servings. Very delicious! I can’t wait to make again. 🙂
Ah! I was wondering how you cot the carrot to blend up to smoothie consistency. Juice works. I’m sure I’d especially enjoy this with a cup of fresh pineapple blended in. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Oh dear. I couldn’t see the tiny print in its almost white font when I filled in the comment form and missed that typo. Can’t see this time either. Hope I’m not filling the space up with more!
oh no, what was wrong with the font? i’ll fix it. and thank YOU!
I don’t have coconut yoghurt but I have plain. Making this for brekki now. Pinning!
that would work too! Go for it Nagi!
Lindsay your orange carrot coconut smoothie is just gorgeous! I know if I started my day out with this I would feel energized all day. Loving your beautiful photos! Sharing and pinning, of course!
Hello, Lindsay!
I feel like I really need to down one of these to kick off my week now that I’ve seen it!
Love the sound of that coconut kefir … not sure where I’d get it from? 🙂
you can use plain yogurt too! or kefir yogurt from whole foods is delish!
One word=Healthy 🙂 You think my kids would like this, even if they are not into vegetables or even carrots?
i think so! just add in frozen banana or pineapple too! keep me posted
Nice! They love banana =) I’m sure they will love it.. And sure I’ll tell you about their reaction 😉
I’m always up for anything with the work coconut in it! And the color is so bright and happy!
Annica
www.lifemodifier.com
me too! let me know if you try it annica
Awesome combo! And that orange color is so inviting, it’s saying “Come drink me NOW!”
Reason #5 to enjoy this smoothie: To compensate for the amount of wine I consumed over the long weekend 😉 It was worth it though, delicious wine and BBQ, a combo that’s hard to beat.
oh i bet it was so worth! hehe. WINE TIME
Da man friend would like this one, and he is NOT easy to please – that’s for dang sure! (you can see that in my latest post – ha ha ha)….
ohhh man friend, i need more details. going to you blog now! xxoo
Wow! I love this flavor combo and I defintiely don’t use enough carrots in my smoothies, but I should because they’re so yummy. And coconut?! Deal sealer.
let me know if you do!
This sounds like a great tropical combo of flavors! I never tried carrot in my smoothie! I got to now 🙂 pinning
totally tropical! we just need a beach haha
Yum. And yes, so pretty!
Yum!!! The color is so beautiful and coconut kefir sounds delicious!!
I will definitely be trying this! 🙂
I feel like this is just what we need this week. We aren’t sick but I have that feeling. After being out in the rain this weekend at Sammie’s soccer tournament, this morning waking to cold and rain and temps today in the 40s, gymnastics and soccer keeping us busy every night this week and the girls track and field day at school….. we need to keep our bodies fueled and our defense up!
yum!! it’s been forever since i’ve added carrots to a smoothie – i need to get back on that train – yours looks gorgeous and so good!!
This is gorgeous and carrots right from your parents tree definitely counts for extra bonus points.
Missed you this past weekend at Blend.
Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, and it’s been a while since I’ve added them to a smoothie! The combination of the carrot and orange is so colorful and flavorful!
It does look so pretty! I love carrots.
Sounds like a fun weekend ahead, enjoy!!
yes, come join! we need to meet. Okay? hugs!
Oh i need to get on the carrot juice train immediately! What a fantastic recipe, and I love the color!
I swear, you posted this for me today haha. Looks SO good! Drinking my smoothie right now 🙂
Wow! That looks delicious! I’ve never had carrot juice before…do you buy it at the store or juice it on your own?
sometimes i juice it, when i have a lot of carrots. but I’ve also bought carrot juice and just blended it. depends on my mood and budget. haha.
This looks amazing – and not just because your photos are so pro! What a great combo of carrot & coconut!
I love orange & carrot together. I swear your pics are getting better and better.
you are kind. thank you! p.s welcome home! xxoo looked amazing in CO!
Love the color on this smoothie! And you are SO WEIRD for liking ODD numbers ewwwwww!!! =)
I dare to be different. 😉
Yes. Yum! I had a glass of fresh juice for the first time in months and added carrots. Which got me thinking about how good an orange smoothie would be. And here is the perfect recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
This looks delicious. You just reminded me that I need to have my daily smoothie. I ran a half yesterday and my knee is bothering me so I just need all sorts of nutrients and deliciousness ASAP. Thanks for sharing!
I’d so add the pineapple and….anything orange, I’m a fan! Orange is my favorite color <3
I am liking the carrot and oj combo! Just looks so refreshing.Thanks for linking up with us for Meatless Monday. Have a great day
thank you for always hosting!
Such a beautiful color & very yummy looking!!! I still want to say how beautiful your pics are looking – awesome!
Now this is a smoothie I would actually try!
This sounds so refreshing! I don’t think I get enough carrots in my diet so this would be a great way to do it!
You missed one very important reason — this smoothie is just straight up delicious! And I’m loving the fact that the oranges come with extra love. I wish I could ninja fruit from my parents’ garden, but all they usually grow is tomatoes… which probably don’t taste great in smoothies 😛
YES. Okay, so I had a mango sorbet thing last night (dairy free gelato) and thought how good it would taste with some milky addition- this could quash that AND added nutrients!
I love this!! I love orange/carrot together, but I never thought of adding coconut. Brilliance.
I DO need to start of my monday stress free, and this looks like the answer! love the flavor combo
I’ve never added carrots to smoothies before! This has coconut, which pretty much guarantees that I’ll love it. Happy Monday 🙂
Love oranges, carrots and coconut and have been “dying” of a sinus infection for over a month. Looks like it’s time to make me this smoothie!
Love! I bet I could just throw the carrots and orange in my Ninja!
I had no clue that carrots were “the poor man’s ginseng”! I haven’t been eating my carrots here lately – life has been very green heavy – but dang this smoothie sounds so good – loving the coconut milk in it!
Now that is a awesome combo of flavors!!! Thanks for sharing friend! XOXO
I love this creamsicle flavored smoothie and that it will set me straight after the weekend. It is just what I need! yummmmm!
you and me both friend. xxoo
I need this! I work in a small conference room all day with 6 other people and lately, people have been sick! It’s all I can do to stay healthy!!! Gimme all the immunity boosts I can get 🙂
This is definitely a perfect smoothie for a Monday! Have a good one, Cotter! 🙂
I feel like this is an extremely difficult recipe to make 😉 I DON”T KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE IT
This smoothie looks awesome Lindsay. I never would have thought to put coconut, orange and carrot together but I am excited to try it! Isn’t it fascinating how incredible the humble carrot is!?
Favourite non green smoothie is anything raspberry or blueberry 🙂
That’s probably the most beautiful shade of orange ever. <3
You know me — I keep it simple as can be! Strawberries, banana, organic skim milk, and Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator (I usually only have smoothies post-workout).
Love the coconut kefir! I also really love carrot juice, looks awesome 🙂
Ooooh Lindsay! What a combo! This is a delightful mix, this is the kinda smoothie I would crave towards the end of the run, especially with that beautiful color in my mind! Thanks so much for joining us for meatless monday! L:)
I need this smoothie for all of those reasons! This looks fantastic. Gotta go get me some carrot juice so I can make this!