Carrot and Tomato Smoothie
Brighten up your day with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Carrot and Tomato Smoothie! This quick and easy recipe blends the natural sweetness of carrots with the tangy freshness of ripe tomatoes, all elevated by the zesty kick of fresh ginger and a splash of orange juice. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is a delightful balance of flavor and health, offering a boost of vitamins and antioxidants in every sip. Customize its sweetness with a drizzle of honey, and enjoy its chilled, frothy texture thanks to refreshing ice cubes. Perfect as a mid-morning pick-me-up or a post-workout refresher, this smoothie is your new go-to for a healthy, energizing treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Chop them into small chunks for easier blending.
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Remove the core if desired.
Peel the fresh ginger and slice it into smaller pieces.
In a blender, add the chopped carrots, quartered tomatoes, orange juice, ginger, and water.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water and blend again.
Taste the smoothie and, if desired, add honey for additional sweetness. Blend briefly to mix.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the smoothie is chilled and frothy.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing Carrot and Tomato Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
