Description
A nutrient-packed Morning Glory Power Smoothie that combines fresh carrot, turmeric, banana, nuts, and superfood powders to energize your morning with a creamy, delicious blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 1 small carrot, rough chopped
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1-2 dates, pitted
Liquids
- 1/2 cup coconut water or orange juice
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups coconut or almond milk
Nuts and Seeds
- 2 tablespoons raw walnuts or cashews, soaked overnight in water
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Spices and Flavorings
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend Carrot Mixture: In a blender, combine the rough chopped carrot, turmeric, and coconut water (or orange juice). Blend until completely smooth and no carrot chunks remain, adding water if needed to thin the mixture. Pour into a tall glass.
- Prepare Second Blend: Rinse the blender out. Add the banana, pitted dates, soaked raw walnuts or cashews, hemp seeds, maca powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and coconut or almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the creamy banana and nut mixture over the carrot mixture in the glass and stir gently to swirl the layers together. Enjoy your nutrient-rich Morning Glory Power Smoothie!
Notes
- Soaking the nuts overnight makes them easier to blend and improves digestibility.
- You can substitute the coconut or almond milk with any plant-based milk of your choice.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, use frozen banana or add ice cubes before blending the second mixture.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing the number of dates or adding a bit of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- This smoothie is great for an energizing breakfast or a nutritious snack anytime during the day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 1159 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 333 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
