Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 120 gCarrot, shredded
• 4 gCinnamon, ground
• 20 gVanilla protein
• 120 gBanana, peeled
• 200 gGreek yogurt
• 240 mlMilk, cold
• 160 gIce

Equipment

blender, kitchen scale, measuring spoon, knife, cutting board, spatula, serving glass, blender jar

Instructions

1. 1
   Set Up

   Gather and measure all ingredients, then set out a blender, kitchen scale, measuring spoon, knife, cutting board, spatula, and 2 glasses. · 3 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Fill Blender

   Peel the banana, shred the carrot if needed, and add carrot, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla protein, cinnamon, and ice to the blender jar. · 2 min

   What to look for: The blender jar is filled with cold dairy, fruit, carrot, spice, and ice.

3. 3
   Blend Smooth

   Blend on high until the carrot flecks look very fine and the smoothie turns thick, pale orange, and creamy. · 1 min

   What to look for: The mixture is creamy with tiny orange specks and no visible dry patches.

4. 4
   Check Texture

   Scrape the sides and blend 15 seconds longer if any vanilla protein clings to the jar, then check that the smoothie pours smoothly. · 1 min

   What to look for: The smoothie flows slowly from the spatula and looks evenly blended.

5. 5
   Serve Cold

   Pour immediately into 2 chilled glasses and serve while cold, with a creamy top and visible tiny carrot specks. · 1 min

   What to look for: Each glass is full, cold, and creamy with a pale orange color.