Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie
Like dessert in a glass, this smoothie delivers carrot cake flavour along with a protein punch for a satisfying start to the day.
- Prep time: 8 min
- Makes: 1-2 servings (about 3 cups/750 ml total)
Nutritional Information
- Calories 270
- Fat 6 g
- Saturated Fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Carbohydrates 40 g
- Sugars 24 g
- Protein 17 g
- Sodium 220 mg
- Potassium* 750 mg
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup / 150 g
- Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken
- 1
- large carrot, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup / 175 ml
- frozen pineapple
- 3/4 cup / 175 ml
- frozen sliced banana (or 1 small banana)
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml
- natural almond or peanut butter
- 2 tsp / 10 ml
- maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp / 1 ml
- ground cinnamon
- pinch
- nutmeg
Directions
Combine egg whites, carrot, pineapple, banana, yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg in a high powered blender.
Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with a little water or ice cubes as preferred. Serve immediately.
Tips
Pasteurized egg whites like Simply Egg Whites provide a natural source of protein in your smoothies.
Replace the yogurt with nondairy yogurt or beverage such as high protein soy or almond milk.
Almond or peanut butter can be omitted if allergic.
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
Learn MoreTips: Whipping
If you over beat egg whites and they're too stiff, gently stir in 1 or 2 unbeaten whites to every 5 or 6 whites or add a few teaspoons of sugar and beat again briefly until they are smooth.