Description
The Morning Glory Power Smoothie is a vibrant, nutrient-packed breakfast drink combining fresh carrots, tropical fruits, nuts, and superfoods like hemp seeds and maca powder. This energizing smoothie boosts your morning with a creamy, naturally sweet flavor and a rich blend of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 small carrot, rough chopped
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1-2 dates, pitted
Liquids
- 1/2 cup coconut water or orange juice
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups coconut or almond milk
Nuts & Seeds
- 2 tablespoons raw walnuts or cashews, soaked overnight in water
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Spices & Extracts
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
Instructions
- Blend carrot base: In a blender, combine the chopped carrot, turmeric, and coconut water or orange juice. Blend thoroughly until completely smooth with no carrot chunks remaining. Add extra water if needed to thin the mixture. Pour into a tall glass.
- Prepare smoothie blend: Rinse the blender container to clean out any residue. Add the banana, pitted dates, soaked walnuts or cashews, hemp seeds, maca powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and coconut or almond milk to the blender.
- Blend smoothie: Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Combine and serve: Pour the creamy smoothie blend gently over the carrot mixture in the glass. Stir gently to create a beautiful swirl effect. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing, energizing Morning Glory Power Smoothie.
Notes
- Soaking nuts overnight softens them for a smoother blend and better digestion.
- Substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust sweetness by adding an extra date or a drizzle of honey if desired.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, use frozen banana or add ice cubes before blending.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh to benefit from the nutrients and vibrant flavors.
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
