Favorite Carrot Smoothie

This easy Carrot Smoothie is bursting with freshness—and vitamin C. It is made with carrots, mango, and orange and is such a nice breakfast or snack component!

Carrot Smoothie

Veggie smoothies are one of my go-tos for offering lots of produce in a way that’s (sometimes!) more acceptable for kids. This flavor combo has been a recent favorite—it’s so bright and fresh. And it’s a really fun way to mix up our usual smoothie combinations.

I love how carrot, mango, and citrus taste together—and provide a big dose of vitamins that sort of taste like a Creamsicle.

There are a few variations for making this smoothie recipe, so know you can adjust it for fresh or frozen fruit.

Ingredients

To make this recipe you need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.

• Carrot: You can start with fresh whole carrots, grated carrot, or leftover plain cooked carrots.
• Clementine or orange: Carrot pairs really nicely with citrus, so I like to add fresh citrus here.
• Frozen mango: This provides the creaminess in the smoothie and adds natural sweetness to the flavor.
• Milk: I prefer to use nondairy milk in this recipe since we’re adding acidic citrus. If you make this with dairy milk, it may separate.
• Optional: hemp seeds, almond butter, yogurt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this recipe. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full recipe.

1. Peel the clementine and grate the carrot.
2. Add to the blender with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Blend very smooth, starting on low and working up to high.
4. Serve cold.

TIP: This makes 1-2 servings, depending on who’s drinking it!

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir or shake before serving.

Best Tips for Carrot Smoothie

• I like to use grated carrots in this since they are easier to blend very smooth. You can use chopped carrots, but let the blender run until smooth.
• If you are making this and you aren’t sure if your blender is high-powered enough, you may want to soak the grated carrots in hot water for a few minutes, then drain them before adding to the blender. This will soften them and make them blend more easily.
• To make this super creamy, add the optional yogurt.
• Serve in small open cups or a reusable pouch for babies and toddlers.
• If serving this for a meal, add a muffin, toast, cereal, eggs, or another favorite food to round it out.
• You can use a small orange in place of a clementine if desired.
• I prefer nondairy milk, as it is less likely to separate if the smoothie sits at all. Find my guide to Toddlers and Milk here.
• My Favorite Smoothie Cups may help, too.

I’d love to know if you try this recipe, so please comment and leave a rating below!

• Add the milk, mango, and carrots to a blender. Add any optional ingredients.
• Place the top on the blender. Starting on low and working up to high, blend until very smooth or for 30-60 seconds.

• Serve cold.

• I like to use either fully cooked, plain, cooled carrots OR grated carrots in this since they are easier to blend very smooth. 
• If you aren’t sure if your blender is high-powered enough to blend raw carrots, you may want to soak the grated carrots in hot water for a few minutes, then drain them before adding to the blender. This will soften them and help them blend more easily.
• To make this super creamy, add the optional yogurt.
• Serve in small open cups or a reusable pouch for babies and toddlers.
• If serving this for a meal, add a muffin, toast, cereal, eggs, or another fave food to round it out.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Calories: 335kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 196mg, Potassium: 1140mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 23564IU, Vitamin C: 104mg, Calcium: 358mg, Iron: 1mg

This post was first published in January 2021.