Description
The Morning Glory Power Smoothie is a nutrient-packed, delicious drink combining fresh carrot, banana, nuts, and superfoods like hemp seeds and maca powder. This vibrant smoothie provides a creamy, energizing start to your day with a unique blend of turmeric and warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, rough chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 cup coconut water or orange juice
Fruit and Nuts
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1-2 dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons raw walnuts or cashews, soaked overnight in water
Superfoods and Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups coconut or almond milk
Instructions
- Blend the carrot base: 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 this carrot blend into a tall glass.
- Clean the blender: Rinse out the blender to prepare for the next step.
- Blend the smoothie layer: Combine the banana, pitted dates, soaked walnuts or cashews, hemp seeds, maca powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and coconut or almond milk in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine and serve: Pour the smoothie mixture over the carrot base in the glass and gently stir to create a beautiful swirl. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Soaking the nuts overnight makes the smoothie creamier and easier to digest.
- You can substitute coconut water with fresh orange juice for a tangier flavor.
- Adjust the milk amount to control the thickness of your smoothie.
- Use frozen banana to chill the smoothie without adding ice.
- The turmeric adds anti-inflammatory benefits and a warm spiced flavor.
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
