This nutritious immune boosting carrot orange ginger smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.
It’s easy, quick, tasty, and full of goodness. It’s low in calories, making it the perfect weight-loss smoothie. If you like using ginger in smoothies, this recipe is definitely for you.
Ginger Orange Carrot Smoothie Benefits
This smoothie doesn’t just taste or look good, it offers so many benefits too once it’s consumed.
From strengthening your immune system, to aiding digestion, this smoothie contains a variety of different benefits.
Here are some more benefits of drinking this carrot and orange smoothie:
- Vitamin C Boost: Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which can help support your immune system and promote healthy skin.
- Antioxidant Boost: Oranges and carrots both contain antioxidants that may help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Boosts Digestive Health: Carrots and oats are good sources of dietary fiber, which can aid in digestion and promote a feeling of fullness.
- Ginger’s Digestive Benefits: Ginger has been traditionally used to ease digestive discomfort and may help reduce nausea and inflammation.
- It’s Nutrient-Rich: This smoothie provides essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A from carrots and vitamin E from oats.
- Provides Energy from Carbohydrates: Carrots and oats provide complex carbohydrates that can supply you with steady energy throughout the day.
- May Aid Weight Loss Thanks To The Fiber for Satiety: The oats and carrots contribute fiber to the smoothie, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Furthermore, the smoothie is low in calories too.
- Gluten-Free Option: Using gluten-free oats makes this smoothie suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Potential Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Ginger is known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation in the body.
How To Make Carrot And Orange Smoothie For Weight Loss:
5-Ingredients and almost no fuss to make this delicious carrot detox smoothie!
You will need the following ingredients:
- Carrots
- Orange
- Ginger
- Oats
- Touch Of Water
If you have a strong blender, like a vitamix, you won’t need to grate the carrots, but just cut them into chunks once peeled.
One of the oranges is added in whole (peeled of course) the second one is just juiced. The ingredients are blended until smooth and poured over ice!
Optional Ingredient Swaps & Recipe Variations
I kept this recipe simple, but if you want to make it extra special, by adding in additional ingredients, or simply swapping some ingredients is all possible.
Here are some options:
- Instead of fresh ginger root, you can use 1/2 tsp of ground dried ginger instead.
- If you don’t like oats, you can swap them for chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- For a thicker smoothie, you can add 1/2 cup frozen banana slices.
- The fiber in the smoothie makes it quite filling, but adding a healthy source of fat such as from nuts can be another great way to increase the satiety aspect this smoothie can bring. A tablespoon of nut butter can be great.
- Instead of using plain water as the base for this smoothie, you can use coconut water. It can make the smoothie taste that extra refreshing.
- If you want to cut through the sweetness of the orange, add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon.
Carrot Orange Ginger Smoothie FAQs:
What Is The Best Time To Drink Carrot Orange Ginger Smoothie?
The best time to drink the smoothie is for breakfast. Replace your usual sugary orange juice for this smoothie, and you will soon notice a healthy burst of energy.
How Do I Store Leftover Carrot Ginger & Orange Smoothie?
To store the smoothie, pour it in a portable smoothie bottle, or an air-tight container. Seal the lids well, and place it in the fridge. Consume within 2 days.
How Many Calories Are In Orange Carrot Ginger Juice?
A serving of this carrot ginger and orange drink contains 130 calories.
More Immune-Boosting Smoothie Recipes:
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2. Matcha Power Detox Smoothie
3. Immune Boosting Orange & Turmeric Smoothie
Carrot Orange Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots as listed. If you have a strong blender, like a Vitamix, you won't need to grate the carrots, but if not, grate the carrots.
- Add the carrots to a blender, followed by the minced ginger.
- Peel 1 of the oranges and segment it (cut it into pieces), remove the seeds. Then add it to the blender as well.
- Cut the second orange in half and juice it. Add the juice only to the blender, followed by the oats and a splash of water (about 1/4 cup), then blend.
- If using a Vitamix you will only need to blend for 1-2 minutes, if not, blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth.
- Pour over ice if you like and drink up!
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