This healthy orange carrot smoothie is blended with pineapple, oatmeal and Greek yogurt for a protein and fiber filling breakfast!
Orange Carrot Smoothie
We love smoothies around here. It’s one of our not-so-secret healthy tricks to substitute one meal a day with a nourishing smoothie.
Especially when I’m cooking up Oatmeal Cookies and Snickerdoodles all the time! 😀
We usually stick with green smoothies since it’s easy to add a few handfuls of spinach to any flavored smoothie without changing the taste (Tropical Green Smoothie is a favorite).
But recently I’ve started experimenting with other vegetables. So today, instead of a green smoothie, I bring you an orange smoothie!
Carrots are the star of this show. Sweetened with orange juice and pineapple, which complements carrots perfectly, it has a great citrus zip.
We always add plain Greek yogurt and oats to our breakfast smoothies.
The added protein and fiber makes them filling enough to keep you feeling full and energized until your next meal.
Of course, the beauty of smoothies is that they are easy to customize to various tastes and diets.
Need it dairy free? Leave out the yogurt.
Don’t have pineapple on hand? Substitute mango or another fruit in the orange colored family.
Personally, I always like to stir chia seeds into my cup after blending.
If you’re feeling especially healthy, you can add some greens to this smoothie and get double your veggies in one smoothie!
Pin this to your smoothies board!
Orange Carrot Smoothie
This healthy orange carrot smoothie is blended with pineapple, oatmeal and Greek yogurt for a protein and fiber for a filling breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed.
Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
Serve immediately
Notes
I recommend that at least one of the fruits be frozen (like the pineapple) for a nice, thick smoothie.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323
Andi
Saturday 18th of April 2020
This is my all time favorite breakfast smoothie. I use oranges instead of orange juice. I don’t like any type of yogurt so I substitute a little almond or cashew milk. I also throw in vanilla protein powder, and it’s now a full meal.
Mae
Wednesday 21st of September 2016
This smoothie was quite delicious! I went looking for carrot smoothie recipes last night because I bought an enormous bag of carrots. This did not disappoint. I did add peach yogurt instead of greek because I had that on hand and then added a little almond coconut milk and ice. It was like a juicy orange exploding in my mouth!!! Thank you.
Rebekah
Wednesday 21st of September 2016
Thank you, so glad you liked it! I always have big bags of carrots to use up too!
Sarah
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
This looks so yummy! I have quick oats but do u throw it in their raw? I didn't know u can consume them raw? I always thought u had to cook oats. Thanks!
Rebekah
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
Quick oats will work! And you can absolutely consume them raw. You get the full nutritional value that way. :-) Other favorites include overnight oats and no-bake oatmeal cookies!
Adel
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
This smoothie looks awesome! I have two questions. Can I use 1min oats & can I use canned pineapple chunks without the juice? Thank you in advance. ~~ Adel ~~
Rebekah
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
Thank you! Canned pineapple should be fine. You might need to reduce the liquid since they are extra juicy, but it just depends how thick you like your smoothies. 1 minute oats will also work - any type will except steel cut oats. Enjoy!
CArol
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
I am assuming the carrots are raw?
Rebekah
Wednesday 17th of February 2016
Yes! :-)