It’s that time of year again when carrots are one of the most popular vegetables at the grocery store. That is if the Easter bunny doesn’t eat them all. All jokes aside, carrots sales soar in April, and this banana carrot smoothie recipe will have you rushing to the store to buy carrots, or using up the ones you’ve had sitting in your fridge and need to use up ASAP.
How to make a banana carrot smoothie
Smoothies are one of the best breakfast items because you dump all the ingredients into a blender, press a button, and then it’s done. Very little work with a very high reward.
Step 1: wash, peel, and roughly chop the carrot, and remove the pit from the dates.
Step 2: add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth and enjoy!
Ingredients you need for the banana carrot smoothie
The ingredients for this smoothie are rather simple and gives “carrot cake” vibes without the cake. That was the inspiration for this recipe when it first came to life back in 2018. Now, in 2025, it’s getting the refresh and a new name like it deserves.
Carrots: Also known as bunny bait, are a popular vegetable during this time of the year. Everyone knows a bunny’s favorite food is a carrot, a root vegetable high in immune-boosting beta carotene, vitamin K, and fiber.
Banana: one of the best smoothie ingredients for creating a thick, desirable texture while also adding delicious flavor. Bananas are high in potassium which may help keep your heart health and high blood pressure at bay.
Dates: Sweeten this smoothie up, buttercup! Their natural sweetness and caramel-like flavor. Dates not only amplify the flavor, but they also add important nutrients like fiber and antioxidants to keep your immune system strong.
Maple syrup: It wouldn’t be cake without some type of “icing,” and the maple syrup will play that role. You can also swap date syrup here for a lower glycemic index. Either works just fine, or you can omit it for fewer calories.
Walnuts: Did someone say deez nuts? Well, deez nuts are walnuts for this recipe. Most carrot cakes have some type of nut, and they were needed for this recipe to add some healthy omega-3 fatty acids and plant protein.
Non-dairy milk: Any non-dairy milk will do, but I recommend using one fortified with calcium. An option like Silk unsweetened soy milk has ~300mg of calcium in a one-cup serving. The exact amount of non-fat milk has only 299mg, so you get nearly the same amount dairy-free.
Cinnamon + nutmeg: Both add a delicious flavor to this banana carrot smoothie and help give it the “carrot cakey” flavor.
Equipment you need
The only piece of equipment you need for this is a high-speed blender. A regular blender can work if you don’t have a high-speed blender, but you need to soak the walnuts in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften them up before blending.
My favorite blender is the Vitamix. They are a pretty penny but last forever and can do almost anything blending-wise you need in the kitchen. They are definitely worth the investment if you have any spare change.
Frequently asked questions
Got smoothie questions? I’ve got answers. Here are some of the most common questions that come up when making this banana carrot smoothie.
Does the banana have to be frozen?
Technically, no. But the texture will be less creamy and thick if it's not frozen. The frozen banana replaces ice in a smoothie. Instead of the smoothie having an icy texture, the frozen fruit plays the role of fruit and “ice cubes.”
Recipe
Immune Boosting Banana Carrot Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot washed, peeled, and chopped
- 1 cup non-dairy milk preferably soy milk for more protein
- 1 medium banana frozen
- 3 dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 5 halved walnuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- wash, peel, and roughly chop the carrot, and remove the pit from the dates.
- Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth and enjoy!
