Familiar with the benefits of carrots in your smoothies? Let's take it a step further with carrot greens. Yes, you heard it right! Those leafy tops that usually end up in the compost are a treasure trove of nutrients.
More than just a carrot and spinach smoothie, our BlendJet Carrot Greens Smoothie takes this underrated ingredient and turns it into a tasty, healthful drink.
5 minutes
1 serving
( 2 )Familiar with the benefits of carrots in your smoothies? Let's take it a step further with carrot greens. Yes, you heard it right! Those leafy tops that usually end up in the compost are a treasure trove of nutrients.
More than just a carrot and spinach smoothie, our BlendJet Carrot Greens Smoothie takes this underrated ingredient and turns it into a tasty, healthful drink.
5 minutes
1 serving
( 2 )grated carrot and chopped, including leafy tops
4 oz
cup chopped raw spinach
3 oz
chopped pineapple pieces
2 oz
chopped mango
1 oz
banana
½
coconut water (you can use regular water if you don’t have coconut water)
4 oz
1 serving 2
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Calories:
241
Fat:
4g
Carbs:
110g
Protein:
3g
Delicious and Nutritious
Think you need spinach for that nutritious green smoothie? Think again! BlendJet's Carrot Greens Smoothie offers you all the benefits of a green smoothie without needing extra veggies. The unsung hero, the carrot greens, come to your rescue!
We get it – not every ingredient is always on hand when you're blending on-the-go. But with BlendJet, flexibility is the name of the game. Here are some tasty and nutritious alternatives to help you whip up that perfect Carrot Greens Smoothie, no matter what's in your pantry:
No carrot greens? No problem! Kale, spinach, or chard are fantastic alternatives, loaded with vitamins and minerals to keep your smoothie supercharged.
If pineapples, mangoes, or bananas are hard to come by, feel free to experiment. Berries are a BlendJet favorite, adding both a vibrant color and antioxidant power. Apples and peaches could also add a sweet and tangy touch.
If your pantry is a little sparse, try our carrot and banana smoothie which is a little simpler.
While carrots are our main attraction, sweet potatoes or pumpkins can work as great alternatives, bringing along their unique nutrient profiles and vibrant colors.
Can't get your hands on coconut water? Standard water, almond milk, or even yogurt can be used instead for a creamy touch.
At BlendJet, we encourage you to make each smoothie recipe your own. So go ahead, mix, match and blend those substitutes with your BlendJet portable blender. Keep in mind, the journey to health and taste is all about creativity and personal preferences. Happy blending!
Surprisingly, they might be even more nutritious! Carrot greens boast up to 6x the vitamin C content of carrots and are abundant in antioxidant-rich chlorophyll.
Absolutely! Feel free to toss carrot greens into any of our BlendJet smoothie recipes. Whether you want to enhance our carrot, apple, and ginger smoothie or use them as a greens substitute in our detox carrot smoothie, your BlendJet has you covered!
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