Carrot-Apple Smoothie

Carrot-Apple Smoothie

This carrot and apple smoothie is creamy and has a light tropical flavor thanks to coconut milk. It’s naturally sweetened from the carrots and apple, and the combination of ginger and lemon juice adds just a bit of spice and helps balance the flavor. The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large carrots, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium-ripe banana
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and quartered
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ cup ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Combine carrots, banana, apple, coconut milk, lemon juice, ginger and turmeric in a blender.
  2. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds.
  3. Add ice cubes and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  4. Serve immediately.