Carrots make a great smoothie ingredient—they are a wonderful source of fiber and vitamin A.
Vitamin A is important not only for healthy skin and eyes, but also for the immune system. They’re a good smoothie add-in for someone who doesn’t like their drink too sweet.
Vitamin A is important not only for healthy skin and eyes, but also for the immune system. They’re a good smoothie add-in for someone who doesn’t like their drink too sweet.
Nutrition expert: Kristi L. King, R.D.
Recipe: Carrot Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1/2-3/4 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup ice
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/3 cup 100 percent orange juice
- 1/4-1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots (cooked will be softer and easier to blend)
- 1/2 banana
Directions:
Blend the ingredients up until frothy and smooth.
