carrot smoothie in a tall glass on a wooden cutting board
Chef Ari Sexner
Recipe by Chef Ari Sexner

Fruity Carrot Smoothie Recipe

While vegetable smoothies are not as popular as fruit smoothies, this carrot smoothie recipe has the potential to be a real show stopper! Some of you might be wondering but wait, carrots are sweet, is a carrot a fruit? The answer is no, carrots are vegetables — root vegetables to be exact.

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This smoothie recipe has been formulated to not only taste amazing, it has just as amazing health benefits and the ability to help you be well! All of the ingredients are high in nutrients that have a positive affect on the human body and our overall well being.

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Why We Love This Carrot Smoothie

First of all, smoothies can tend to be sugary and high in calories. This carrot smoothie recipe is relatively low in calories, coming at only 200 calories per serving.

Secondly, this smoothie tastes great! It’s not often you find a smoothie recipe with vegetables that tastes this good.

And last but not least, the health benefits are what I really love about this smoothie. The combination of carrot and bee pollen is a real inflammation killer and immune booster.

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Health Benefits of This Carrot Smoothie Recipe

Fights Inflammation

The vitamin A and beta-carotene in carrots helps to fight inflammation and decreases the effects of arthritis, while bee pollen may work similarly to anti-inflammatory drugs, according to researchers.

Lowers Risk of Diabetes

Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk.

Bone Health

Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health. In addition, the latest research has revealed that the beta-carotene content of carrots makes bones more fracture-resistant.

Supports Immunity

The vitamin C in carrots helps your body build antibodies that defend your immune system. Plus carrots contain three minerals that are critical to the immune system: iron, zinc and copper. They also contain vitamin E which helps protect the immune system’s cell membranes and can reverse the effects of cell aging. Studies have shown that bee pollen has antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

Reduces Risk of Cancer

Carrots contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects cell membranes from toxin damage and slows the growth of cancer cells. Carrots also contain a natural pesticide that helps prevent cancer.

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Sue Henderson

Great smoothie! I am always on the look out for smoothies to boost immunity and this one tastes great, thanks

Mar 8, 2023
Stedman Coffee/Dan Wells

What an outstanding smoothie! I’m now having to order turmeric in 5 lb bags. So fun! Thanks Robin….how about a new one!

Feb 8, 2023
Robin Frey
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Haha wow Dan, that's great, thanks for sharing 🙂 We've got a few yummy smoothie recipes on deck for the coming months, keep your eyes peeled!

Feb 8, 2023
Kathy Geary

Great ideas❣️

Aug 20, 2022
Kimberly Allen

Wow! This is amazing. I used a whole orange instead of the juice. This one is a KEEPER!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Jul 12, 2022
Konstantinos

Soooooo good. Thank you.

Jun 23, 2022