5 Minute Carrot Banana Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
This carrot banana smoothie is an easy, whole foods smoothie filled with flavor,
nutrition and only 6 key ingredients. Peaches, Greek yogurt and coconut milk add
even more flavor and creaminess, and cinnamon and turmeric add a hint or
warmth and spice. Kid-friendly and a great breakfast any time of the year!
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We drink a lot of smoothies in our house – for many reasons!
Whether we need more fiber (check this high fiber banana pear smoothie) or just an easy on-the-go snack in our favorite kids smoothie cups, smoothies with greek yogurt are always a win.
As a dietitian, they are one of my favorite ways to increase fruit and veggies, especially in kids. For that reason, they can be a great recipe for picky eater kids.
They are also refreshing, flavorful, easy to make (love my Ninja!) and easy to clean up.
We always have a frozen fruit blend in the freezer (frozen fruit is a prime frozen food for toddlers!), so that’s usually the base.
This turmeric banana smoothie rivals is so easy, has a refreshing flavor, and it is chock-full of Vitamin C and vitamin A.
My 1.5 year old son loves smoothies, and they are usually part of his 18 month old meal ideas.
Why We Love an Easy Carrot Banana Smoothie
- Great for kids – This banana and carrot smoothie is easy for kiddos to help make, and it’s full of nutrients. I prefer the touch of vanilla and sweetness from the vanilla greek yogurt but you can stick with plain. Plus, the vibrant color helps! One of my favorite carrot recipes for toddlers.
- Great for post-workout – Carbs, fat and protein, plus important antioxidants from the variety of fruits and veggies. Greek yogurt smoothies are great because they are high in protein! Each serving of this carrot and banana smoothie has about 12 grams of protein. To increase the protein, you could swap the coconut milk for soy or cow’s milk, and/or add in protein powder.
- Easy meal prep smoothie – This is an easy breakfast smoothie recipe to make in bulk and portion out for the week. I love these smoothie cups for doing so.
- Great way to get fruits and veggies in – As mentioned above, smoothie for toddlers are secret weapons for getting fruits, veggies and nutrients into kids. This banana peach smoothie is fun, colorful and tasty, especially on a hot summer day. You wouldn’t even know there are carrots mixed in there.
This is one of many of our favorite healthy kid snack ideas! For 15+ other healthy recipes for toddlers and kids, check out our ebook!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this healthy carrot smoothie – just a few simple ingredients!
- banana, fresh or frozen – Frozen banana will make a creamier smoothie (like this mango kiwi smoothie!)
- coconut milk – I prefer full-fat canned coconut milk, but your favorite choice of milk works too!
- vanilla greek yogurt – You could also use plain greek yogurt.
- frozen peaches – Any tropical fruit will do. See below for other options.
- shredded carrots – You can shred your own fresh carrots or just buy pre-shredded. Carrots have a natural sweetness to them and are a great antioxidant-rich addition! Baby carrots don’t work great for this recipe, I’d stick to pre-shredded or shred your own large carrots.
- flax seeds – These add healthy fats and help thicken the turmeric banana smoothie up slightly!
- ground cinnamon
- turmeric
- high speed blender
Smoothie Modifications and Nutrition Boosters
This banana turmeric smoothie is already a healthy recipe, but here are some changes and additions you may choose to make.
- A frozen banana works great if you don’t have fresh, and they also add a coolness to the smoothie if you like it icy. Note that ripe bananas are sweeter if you want more natural sugars vs. added sugars.
- If you don’t have frozen peaches, you can use fresh. You could also substitute in frozen pineapple or mango chunks.
- Plain yogurt – I always add greek yogurt to my smoothies for creaminess and protein! You can swap out vanilla for plain greek yogurt to reduce the sugar content and sweetness. I like to use plain when serving to kids under age 2. I used a 5.3 ounce container of Chobani vanilla yogurt and it has 9 grams of added sugars. When you split this into multiple servings, that number decreases even more, and honestly, I think some sweetness helps balance the turmeric. For a completely plant-based smoothie, try coconut or soy yogurt, or substitute it with mashed avocado or nut butter.
- Other sweetener options – If you want to stick with plain yogurt, you have other sweetener options. You could use pitted dates, maple syrup, honey, vanilla almond milk, or vanilla soy milk to sweeten up your smoothie.
- Milk of choice – I chose to use full-fat coconut milk to make it creamier, but you could also use dairy milk or soy milk to add more protein. One cup of dairy milk adds 8 grams of protein.
- Plain chia seeds – I used a chia/flax/hemp seed blend, but you could use either of them individually.
- To add more healthy fat and nutrition, you could add fresh or frozen avocado chunks. It won’t change the flavor of the smoothie at all, but will make a creamy texture, which I love. You could also add almond butter or peanut butter for some more staying power.
- Ginger is a great anti-inflammatory spice and I like to add a 1/4 tsp fresh ginger or ginger powder to smoothies sometimes.
- To add more protein, you could add a protein powder, collagen powder, hemp hearts or peanut powder as well!
Banana Turmeric Smoothie Benefits
Here are some of the banana turmeric smoothie benefits!
- High in antioxidants – Fruits and veggies are high in antioxidants, which are helpful for optimal wellness. You’re getting antioxidants through flax seeds, carrots, peaches, banana and the spices! Carrots also provide beta carotene, which the body can convert into Vitamin A.
- Great source of Vitamin C – Vitamin C is a natural dietary antioxidant as well. It’s important for skin health, immunity, healing and more, plus it helps with iron absorption.
- Potassium – You can find potassium in fruits and veggies, as well as in dairy products, like milk and yogurt. To increase the potassium even more, you could use whole milk instead of coconut milk, or add in some coconut water. This electrolyte is important for promoting heart health, blood pressure and so many reactions in the body!
- Fiber – Most Americans fall short on the daily dietary fiber recommendations, which fall between 25-38 grams/day. Eating (or drinking) more fruits and veggies definitely helps.
How to Make a Banana Carrot Smoothie
To make this smoothie with carrots and bananas, you’ll first need to shred your carrots. You can use fresh or frozen banana.
Then, add everything to a blender and blend.
Easy Tip: If you want the carrots to be completely shredded and meshed into the smoothie, make sure to use a high-speed blender or food processor.
What To Do With Leftover Carrot Smoothie
If you make extra of this banana and carrot smoothie for meal prep or to freeze for later, you have a few options for storage.
- I love to store them in my favorite kids smoothie cups with a sealable lid for later in the week, or in freezer smoothie bags.
- Another way to repurpose your leftover smoothie is to pour it in a bowl, add cereal or granola, and eat it as a smoothie bowl snack.
- Lastly, you can freeze it in ice cubes, and use it for future drinks to add flavor. This is what we often do with our homemade blueberry baby food.
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5 Minute Carrot Banana Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 5 oz low-fat vanilla greek yogurt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup frozen peaches
Instructions
- 1. Mix ingredients together in blender and blend. Top with cinnamon and shredded carrots if desired.
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