Carrot and apple smoothie

Apple Carrot Beet Smoothie

You can tell this apple carrot beet smoothie is brimming with antioxidants from its vibrant red color! This delicious combination of beets, ginger, carrots, orange, and apple delivers a range of flavor in a satisfying juice drink to enjoy at breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

If ever there was a nutrient-packed smoothie the equivalent of “drinking your veggies” it’s this one. Low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals, the ingredients in this smoothie are brimming with anti-inflammatory, digestive, and immune-boosting benefits.

While I love using cooked beets to make my roasted beet hummus or roasted beet and kale salad, blending them raw in a smoothie is a whole different experience! They are earthy and sweet at the same time, and truly deserve their “dirt candy” nickname.

So pick up the freshest beets and carrots you can find to ensure you’re getting the best nutritional bang for your buck, and whip up this smoothie. Your body will thank you.

Apple Carrot Beet Smoothie Recipe Video

Want to see how easy it is to make this smoothie? Watch the video below!

Apple Carrot Beet Smoothie Ingredients

Just 5 simple ingredients and a high-powered blender is all you need. Here’s what’s in this smoothie:

Red Beet: adds a sweet and earthy flavor and ruby-red color; you can use a yellow beet instead for a golden-colored juice.

Apple: I used a Granny Smith apple here but it’s fine to use any apple you like or have on hand.

Carrots: contribute a subtle sweetness and additional fiber.

Fresh Ginger: adds a bright and spicy note.

Orange Juice: provides natural sweetness to balance the other ingredients.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below

Should You Peel the Vegetables?

It’s really up to you. There’s no need to as long as you wash the beets, carrots, and apple well and give them a good scrub. The skin contains additional fiber and will turn this into a thick and luscious smoothie. Sometimes I’ll just do a rough peel to remove any darkened bits. But I do usually peel the ginger, as the skin can sometimes be tough. If you’d prefer a less thick and fibrous smoothie, then by all means, feel free to peel the fruit and veggies.

Tips for Healthy Smoothies

The best smoothies are made with top-quality ingredients chosen for their intense colors and flavors. Pick up a selection of vegetables and fruit that suit your palate and play around with add-ins to maximize your smoothie’s health benefits.

• Buy good quality ingredients. Look for high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables from your grocery store or farmer’s market. You want ingredients that are firm and feel heavy for their size, and not dried up or bruised.
• Stick with a healthy liquid base. I used freshly squeezed orange juice and water to help the blender work its magic. Coconut water is always a great option as well.
• Boost with superfoods. Try adding ground turmeric, cinnamon, maca powder, or bee pollen to amp up nutrition.

More Nutrient-Packed Drinks

If you’re looking for more refreshing ways to drink your nutrients, give these smoothie recipes and other beverages a try!

And if you want lots of nutrients, but a thinner texture, my green juice is for you.

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Carrot-Apple Smoothie Recipe

Makes 2 one-cup servings

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
• 1 apple, stemmed and cored, then roughly chopped
• 1 frozen banana, peeled
• 1 cup water
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground ginger
• Pinch of ground cardamom

Directions

Total time: 5 minutes

Add all ingredients to a blender with 1/2 cup water and puree until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup more water to thin as desired.

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Apple Carrot Cucumber Smoothie

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This Apple Carrot Cucumber Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious way to get in a healthy serving of fruits and vegetables. Enjoy this smoothie recipe today!

Apple Carrot Cucumber Smoothie

You guys know that I love starting my day with a Smoothie. Making a smoothie is the perfect way to fuel my body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs in one quick meal. I have been trying lots of different smoothie recipes lately and I love sharing my favorites! Since apples are one of my favorite fruits, I decided that I should add some apples to in with my carrot cucumber smoothie.

I love that Crunch Pak Apples come ready to go! Literally all I have to do is open the bag, grab a handful and within seconds I am that much closer to drinking my smoothie. No need to wash or slice! Plus, they stay so fresh in the bag…I don’t know how they do it, but Crunch Pak apples are always so crisp and juicy whenever I bag a few from the bag. They never disappoint 🙂

In this smoothie I layered the carrots, cucumbers, strawberries, then my wonderful apples. The apples are sweet, ORGANIC, and delicious.

Here are some of the health benefits of the ingredients I selected for this carrot cucumber smoothie with apples recipe:

Apples – They are extremely high in antioxidants, fiber and flavanoids. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so why not start adding them to your smoothies?

Carrots – Your mother knew what she was talking about when she told you carrots are good for your eyesight because she was right. The beta-carotene in carrots is transformed into vitamin A in your liver, and then travels to your retina and is converted to rhodopsin, which improves night vision. They are also a great source of vitamins A, C, and K.

Cucumbers – These are great for rehydration. Cucumbers are also a great source of vitamin B, so that means they are a natural pick-me-up.

Strawberries – These red beauties are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and potassium. As an added benefit – they are also fat free 🙂

Protein Powder – Helps keep you full longer and makes your smoothie extra creamy.

I have had the Ninja Nutri Auto IQ for a few years now and have absolutely no issues with it. That’s what I use to make all my smoothies, it’s easier to use, small, and I love that it’s a single serve cup so that it easily fits into the dishwasher when I’m done. The less clean up the better!

Don’t you just want to take a sip?

Now, here’s my Apple Carrot Cucumber smoothie recipe, make sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

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Carrot Apple Smoothie with Ginger

Published: Sep 25, 2018 · Last Updated: Aug 28, 2019 by Katie Trant · 39 Comments

A zippy Carrot Apple Smoothie with a touch of ginger and lemon for extra zing. This easy vegan recipe takes just a few minutes to whip up in your blender and will load you up with antioxidants and healthy plant-based fiber and protein.

Folks, can we talk about juice?

I’m straight up not into juice. Sure I’ll have a splash now and then to flavour my water, but I’m not a drinker of juice and I’m certainly not a juicer. I know that there are plenty of benefits to a veggie-loaded juice, where you’ll get loads of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in a little glass of juice, which is just great.

Buuuuuuuut, friends, have you ever cleaned out the inside of a juicer? I have, during a short stint working in an ill-fated juice bar and hippy shop 20-ish years ago, and, you guys, you throw away So. Much. Fiber.

Fiber is the cleaning crew for our digestive tracts. It keeps us regular, it helps keep our blood sugar in check, and it helps lower our blood cholesterol levels. Throwing that away? It makes me sad.

While I appreciate that juice can be dang tasty and it does have its benefits (we’re talking veggie juice here, not fruit juice) I’m firmly on team smoothie. But! We can agree to disagree!

There’s a middle ground, and that is the magic that I like to refer to as blended juice, or a veggie-forward non-creamy water-blended smoothie, like this Carrot Apple Smoothie with Ginger and Lemon.

Here’s what we’ve got going on in this Carrot Apple Smoothie:

• Carrots! Can’t make a carrot smoothie without carrots!
• Apples! Ditto for apples.
• Ginger — I like a big old chunk, but you do you.
• Lemon — this totally depends on your pucker factor, but a half to a whole lemon will do.
• Hemp seeds — because I gotta sneak some protein in there
• Ice cubes — to make it blend up nice and smooth
• Water — just because, okay?

How do you make this carrot apple smoothie?

Guys, are you ready for this?

Step 1: Put the stuff into your blender

Step 2: Blend it.

I don’t think my blender will blend whole carrots / apples.

Listen, I don’t have a super fancy blender (I have this one, though I would looooooove to upgrade to this one!) and mine does just fine with the apples and carrots.

But if you’re worried that your blender is on the flimsy side, I recommend chopping or grating the carrots and apple before they go in, then it’ll blend up no problem.

I prefer a creamier smoothie.

Feel free to use a non-dairy milk in place of the water!

Do I have to include hemp seeds?

Nope, they’re totally optional. But the smoothie won’t have nearly as much protein without them.

Can I make this smoothie in advance?

I recommend you drink this one pretty much immediately, but if you do want to store it in the fridge for a day or so, give it a good shake or mix before drinking.

Hey Nutrition Lady, what’s the deal with ginger?

What isn’t the deal with ginger, friends? Ginger is a concentrated source of active ingredients, and you don’t need to consume very much to reap all of the great benefits.

To start with, ginger can be very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. It can help with the elimination of gas, but also helps to relax and sooth the intestinal tract.

It has antioxidant effects, can inhibit inflammatory compounds, and can also have direct anti-inflammatory effects.

G inger is very effective in preventing the symptoms of motion sickness, and has been found to be safe and effective in the treatment of morning sickness during pregnancy.

Ginger extracts have also been shown to have anti-tumor effects on cells. Gingerols, the main active components in ginger, powerful antioxidants, and the compounds responsible for its distinctive flavour, may also inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells.

In addition to it’s immune boosting powers, ginger can help promote healthy sweating, which can be helpful during colds and flus. Go ginger!

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Glowing Apple Carrot Orange Smoothie (No Banana)

Refreshing Apple carrot orange smoothie recipe without banana! Light, low-calorie multivitamin go-to breakfast or a healthy snack that tastes so good.

I’d like to share this simple carrot orange smoothie so you too can enjoy it today, even better, every day! I hope that it’ll be your choice for this day, especially if you like something sweet without adding sugar or any additional sweeteners. You can add it to your clean eating diet list right now!

Carrot and Orange Smoothie Benefits

Sip on this creamy elixir to grant your body that plant-based power it craves! Loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants, it’s a perfect smoothie recipe for you to be healthy and happy. I must mention that this delicious vegan drink will help you successfully fight the springtime blues. It actually makes you feel better and boost your immunity system fast. Just perfect for battling cold and flu in a natural way!

Does Carrot Smoothie Taste Good

Looking for a new affordable fruit blend to add to your smoothie routine? Try this flavorful orange-colored smoothie! Besides fresh carrots and apples, we’ll combine oranges and lemon to give this smoothie a citrusy taste. This nutritious get-well mix will surely hydrate your body and renew your energy fast.

But wait, do you want to get some fruits and veggies into your kid’s diet in a delightful way? Make this colorful carrot orange beverage that is hearty and healthy enough to be served for breakfast or after school snack. You can serve it in addition to these green fluffy pancakes or these perfect blueberry muffins. Picky eaters would love to eat their healthy rainbow meal. What a scrumptious recipe idea without added artificial colors or flavorings. Perfect for kids!

Time needed: 5 minutes.

How to make apple carrot orange smoothie from scratch?

This yummy carrot orange smoothie without milk is so easy to prepare. It’s a great choice if you are on the go or short on time. An ideal meal for beginners who are just starting out on their plant-based diet.

Blend all ingredients

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. I used my Nutribullet to make this dairy-free apple carrot orange smoothie. Mix 1 apple, 3 medium-sized carrots, 2 oranges, 1 lemon juice (freshly squeezed), and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve immediately and enjoy

Serve your glass of homemade multivitamin smoothie immediately, dividing it into 2 big glasses or jars. Smoothies are best when enjoyed fresh and creamy. My recipe yields 2 big glasses but it’s easy to halve or double it for larger batches.

Ingredients you need to make this no banana smoothie recipe:

• Apple
• Carrots
• Oranges
• Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Water

As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Absolutely! Apples and oranges make a great combo for smoothies or juices especially when combined with lemon.

This incredibly delicious smoothie is weight-loss-friendly. Apples, oranges, and carrots are a good source of fiber which greatly supports gut health. In addition, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, especially oranges and lemons that are an excellent source of vitamin C. Moreover, carrots are an abundant source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. This important nutrient is vital for good vision, eye and skin health, and a strong immune system. Additionally, these organic wholesome ingredients with low sugar and low-fat content are valuable components of an effective healthy diet.

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