Name: Peach Carrot Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients: Peaches: 2 cups, sliced (fresh and ripe, or frozen. If using fresh, consider chilling them first); Carrots: 2 medium (about 1 cup), peeled and roughly chopped or grated. Younger, sweeter carrots work best.; Banana: 1 medium, ripe (preferably frozen and sliced for extra creaminess); Orange: 1 large, peeled and segmented (or ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice); Ginger: ½ inch piece, fresh, peeled and grated (optional, for a zesty kick); Liquid: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice: dairy, soy, oat, coconut water, or plain water); Sweetener (Optional): 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey, or a couple of pitted dates, to taste; Optional Boosts: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (for Omega-3s and fiber); 1 scoop vanilla protein powder; ¼ cup plain or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess and protein)

Ingredients

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Peaches: 2 cups, sliced (fresh and ripe, or frozen. If using fresh, consider chilling them first)

Carrots: 2 medium (about 1 cup), peeled and roughly chopped or grated. Younger, sweeter carrots work best.

Banana: 1 medium, ripe (preferably frozen and sliced for extra creaminess)

Orange: 1 large, peeled and segmented (or ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice)

Ginger: ½ inch piece, fresh, peeled and grated (optional, for a zesty kick)

Liquid: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice: dairy, soy, oat, coconut water, or plain water)

Sweetener (Optional): 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey, or a couple of pitted dates, to taste

Optional Boosts:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (for Omega-3s and fiber)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup plain or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess and protein)

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Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients:
- If using fresh peaches, wash, pit, and slice them. If you prefer, you can peel them, though the skin adds fiber.
- Peel the carrots and roughly chop them into smaller pieces or grate them. This will help your blender process them more easily.
- Peel the banana (if not already frozen and sliced).
- Peel and segment the orange, removing any seeds.
- Peel and grate the fresh ginger, if using.

Load the Blender:
- Add the liquid (almond milk or your choice) to the blender first. This helps the blades move more freely.
- Next, add the softer ingredients: orange segments, fresh peaches (if using), and banana (if not frozen).
- Then, add the harder ingredients: chopped or grated carrots, frozen peaches (if using), frozen banana (if using), and grated ginger.
- If using chia seeds, flax seeds, protein powder, or yogurt, add them now.

Blend Until Smooth:
- Secure the lid on your blender.
- Start blending on a low speed, then gradually increase to high.
- Blend for 60-90 seconds, or until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, with no chunks of carrot or fruit remaining. If your blender has a “smoothie” setting, feel free to use that. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula once or twice to ensure everything is incorporated.

Taste and Adjust:
- Once blended, pour a small amount into a glass and taste it.
- If it’s too thick, add a little more liquid (a tablespoon at a time) and blend again.
- If it’s not sweet enough for your liking, add your preferred sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or dates) and blend briefly to combine.
- If you want more zing, you can add a tiny bit more ginger or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve Immediately:
- Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
- Garnish if desired (see “How to Serve” section for ideas). Enjoy your vibrant and healthy Peach Carrot Smoothie right away for the best taste and texture!

Nutrition

Serving Size: One Normal Portion
Calories: 250-300