Pineapple Carrot Smoothie
Brighten your day with this refreshing Pineapple Carrot Smoothie—a vibrant blend of tropical sweetness and wholesome goodness! Packed with juicy pineapple chunks, naturally sweet carrots, and a splash of fresh orange juice, this nutrient-rich smoothie is both invigorating and satisfying. Creamy Greek yogurt adds a luscious texture and a dose of protein, while a hint of optional turmeric boosts its health benefits with an anti-inflammatory kick. Finished with ice cubes for a frosty touch, this 10-minute recipe is the perfect way to energize your morning or cool off on a warm afternoon. Enjoy it as a healthy breakfast, a quick snack, or an immune-boosting treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients by peeling and chopping the carrots into small pieces. Also, peel and core the pineapple if using fresh and cut it into chunks.
In a blender, add the pineapple chunks, chopped carrots, orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey (if using), and ground turmeric (if using).
Top the mixture with the ice cubes for a frosty texture.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the smoothie becomes creamy and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a small pineapple wedge or a sprinkle of shredded carrot on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1681 mg | 36% | |
*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.
