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Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie

If you’re an email subscriber, I’m sorry you didn’t receive notification of my last two posts. As you can see, Coconut and Berries looks a little different and I’ve moved over to a self-hosted blog. It took some time for my subscribers to be transferred over but things should now be back to normal. Apologies again!

Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie

One of my friends swears by smoothies for dessert. I admit when she told me this I thought it a little strange and kind of a sad excuse for a real “pudding” (as we call dessert in my family). But…I’ve seen the error of my ways and am a convert to the dessert smoothie thanks to this new recipe. It tastes decadent but is super healthy (and very filling) so definitely acceptable for breakfast too. 

I love, love, love carrot cake. I’m still on the lookout for the perfect healthy, vegan recipe and will be sure to share it when I find it. Meanwhile, this carrot cake smoothie is keeping me more than happy. 

Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie

I thought I was taking the easy option with creating a smoothie recipe instead of an actual cake but this was surprisingly hard to get right.  Sweetness levels, thickness, spices and satisfaction all have to be taken into account. After a few rounds of experimenting I think I’ve hit the nail on the head and hope you agree.

Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie
2014-01-29 10:32:24
Serves 1
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Medium Carrot, washed and chopped (or grated if you're blender is not high-powered)
  2. 1C Almond milk
  3. 2T Rolled oats (GF if necessary)
  4. 1T Chia seeds
  5. 1t Maca powder
  6. 1/2t Vanilla extract
  7. 3/4t Cinnamon
  8. 1/2t Ground Ginger
  9. Pinch of ground Cloves
  10. Generous grating of Nutmeg
  11. 1T Liquid sweetener (I use yacon syrup and like the slightly molasses-ey flavour, but agave nectar or maple syrup are fine)
  12. 1 Scoop vegan vanilla protein Powder (I like Sunwarrior) OR 1 Frozen Banana
  13. 1/4C Ice
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients, except the ice, to your blender jar and blend on high until completely smooth. Scrape down sides, check for sweetness, add ice and blend again. Pour into a large glass and enjoy!
Notes
  1. - If you're using a frozen banana you may not need the ice.
  2. - Like toppings on your smoothies? Crumbled coconut butter makes a wonderful "frosting"
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If you’re like me and always keep carrots in the fridge then you too can be slurping on this in no time! 

I’m submitting this recipe to the weekly link-ups, Wellness Weekends, Healthy Vegan Fridays and the Wholefood Blender Party

Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie

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  1. Caitlin says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    this looks delicious, lady! i love carrot cake, too, and need to make this “pudding” to satisfy my craving 😉

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Caitlin :) Hope you try it!

  2. Michelle @ Michelle's tiny kitchen says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    It’s like you read my mind, I was just looking for a carrot cake smoothie recipe yesterday! This looks wonderful and I have everything on hand except the maca. What does it add to the flavor/texture? I might be able to substitute with something I already have. Thanks!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      hehe, I knew you wanted it!
      You can probably just omit the maca. I’ve always included it when I’ve made this and like its slightly malty, butterscotch taste but I only used a tsp so it’s not very strong here. Hope you like the smoothie!

  3. Eve L. says

    January 29, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    I will be making this! And I’m VERY happy to know you are on the lookout for a wonderful vegan carrot cake recipe for us. When that appears, I’ll be thrilled!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Hope you enjoy the smoothie Eve :) I’ve been searching for a good carrot cake recipe for quite a while so I don’t want to get your hopes up. We need some more birthdays around here so I have an excuse to make a whole cake!

  4. Heather @ The Soulful Spoon says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    This is an AWESOME recipe! YUM!! I love, love, love coconut butter on top of my smoothies! I use it on all of them!:) Congrats on your blog, it looks AMAZING!!:)

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks so much Heather- r.e. the smoothie and the new blog look! Coconut butter is the best :)

  5. Annie says

    January 29, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Yep. Looks and sounds like dessert to me! I also adore carrot cake and those wonderful spices. I’m thinking this looks like my next breakfast smoothie, however :-).

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Yay for carrot cake lovers! Hope you enjoy this one Annie!

  6. Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    This sounds like heaven in a glass! ♥
    Most weekdays, we have smoothies for dessert, made with frozen fruits, milk, yoghurt and chia seeds. We all love them and it’s a great way to boost up our nutrient intake. Lil’ L much prefers drinking his fruits than eating them!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      It tastes like heaven in a glass to me!
      You’re right smoothies are a great way to get some more nutrition in, especially for kids who fill up more easily.

  7. Vicky says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I love the idea of carrot cake in a drink, it must taste delicious!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:46 am

      I certainly think so :)

  8. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

    January 29, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Emma, you know just how to combine my favorite tastes in a magical, yet healthy way. I love this and can’t wait to try it!

    Heather

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Glad you like the sound of it Heather. Hope you do try it :)

  9. Deborah Davis says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:34 am

    This vegan carrot cake smoothie is like a healthy version of my favorite dessert: carrot cake. I don’t get to eat carrot cake very often so this is a nice substitute!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Well you can drink this everyday with none of the consequences of eating cake everyday!

  10. Nikki @ the tolerant vegan says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:40 am

    This is such a great idea! I love to drink my dessert, and carrot cake is my favorite kind of cake, so this is perfect!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Thanks Nikki. This does sound perfect for you!

  11. Anna says

    January 30, 2014 at 1:13 am

    Carrot cake is probably the only cake that I actually like! This looks awesome Emma.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:43 am

      The only cake you like?! I’m guessing you’re a cookie lady instead? Hope you get to try this one Anna.

      • Anna says

        January 31, 2014 at 9:48 pm

        I’m not a big fan of frosting (with the exception of cream cheese frosting, hence the carrot cake) so cakes are usually out as are cupcakes. I do however, love pie! Ironically enough, my birthday happens to also be National Pie Day, which I think is pretty cool.

        • Coconut and Berries says

          January 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

          I love pie too! I feel like I missed out since for so many years I didn’t like fruit. Now a slice of fruit pie with non-dairy vanilla ice cream tastes like heaven!

  12. hannah says

    January 30, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Am I making this with a banana or are you popping some sunwarrior in the post ;-p
    I’m assuming it hasn’t been taste tested with a banana (you poor thing xx)
    h xx

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:31 am

      You could taste-test it with banana for me…but I’ll send you some sunwarrior anywyay. I’ll try and get it in today’s post. xxx

  13. Lisa says

    January 30, 2014 at 2:56 am

    Yum yum yummmm!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Hehe. That’s about right!

  14. Sharon says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:05 am

    Great recipe. And I am now getting your emails again.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Great news! Thanks for letting me know.

  15. Sarah W. says

    January 30, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Hi Emma,

    thanks for sharing this smoothie recipe. It sounds yummie!! :) Definately trying it this weekend, because - similar to you - I also LOVE carrot cake.
    I can really recommend a vegan carrot cake recipe: http://christinehennessey.blogspot.de/2011/05/best-vegan-carrot-cake-recipe-ever.html
    I made it several times, for friends and family. No one noticed that it was vegan, and everybody loved it :) Maybe that’s the recipe you are looking for.

    Greetings from Germany,
    Sarah

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Thanks so much for sharing the link Sarah! It definitely sounds and looks like a good one :) Hope you enjoy the smoothie too.

  16. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    January 30, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Yum! I imagine making variations of this until it was perfect wasn’t too challenging 😉 It looks delicious.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:24 am

      I was definitely happy to drink this smoothie twice in one day :)

  17. Nicola says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Will definitely be making this Emma! This is one of my favourite carrot cake recipes:
    http://www.straightupfood.com/blog/2012/04/22/carrot-cake-donuts/

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 30, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Oooh that recipe looks wonderful Nicola, thank you. Super healthy too! When I can have dried fruit again that is getting tried.
      Hope you like the smoothie :)

  18. Joanne says

    January 30, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    The new site looks beautiful!! Congrats on the switch! Have I ever mentioned that carrot cake is my favorite dessert? I love the idea of it in healthy smoothie form!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Thanks Joanne. The blog’s a nicer place for me to spend time now, hopefully for my readers too!

  19. Deena Kakaya says

    January 30, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Lovely! Carrot cake is a fave in our family, this will go down a treat! X

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Super to hear Deena. Let me know how you like it if you do try it.

  20. Sara says

    January 31, 2014 at 12:53 am

    What can I substitute for oats? I am allergic to them. :(

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Hi Sara, a reader actually made this using a little coconut flour instead of the oats. They mainly act to thicken but also make this slightly more “cakey” in flavour. Can you do quinoa flakes or millet flakes? Either would be fine. Hope you enjoy the smoothie!

  21. luminousvegans says

    January 31, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Yesss! I am all about anything that can switch between breakfast and dessert seamlessly. This definitely falls in that category.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      It’s a win win situation! :)

  22. Lauren (@PoweredbyPB) says

    January 31, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Yum, this sounds amazing. Definitely one to try!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      I hope you do try it Lauren. I certainly love it :)

  23. rika@vm says

    January 31, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Stunning glasses of delightful desserts! :) I love carrot cakes, too, but not sure as smoothies, but I will give them a try!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      You’ll have to taste it to believe it 😉

  24. Iman says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    That smoothie looks scrumptious!! You said you are looking for the perfect healthy-vegan balanced recipe for a carrot cake and I have one for you that I wanted to share with you, just because I love your smoothie so much! 😀
    Ingredients:

    •1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
    •2 cups grated carrots
    •1 1/2 cups raisins
    •2 cups water
    •1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    •1 1/2 tsp allspice
    •1/2 tsp cloves
    •1/2 tsp salt
    •3 cups/360g Buckwheat Flour(or Almond or Quinoa)
    •1 1/2 tsp baking soda
    •1 cup/200ml unsweetened almond milk

    Vegan sugar-free frosting:

    •1 cup (1/2 pound) Firm Tofu
    •3/8-1/2 tsp Pure Stevia Powder,
    Or 1/2-3/4 tsp Clear Stevia Liquid
    •2 tbsp lemon juice
    •1/2 tsp vanilla

    In a Blender or food processor blend until smooth.

    Preparation for cake:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    In a medium sized saucepan, gently simmer the carrots, raisins, water, and spices for 8-10 minutes. Add the salt and allow to cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

    In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Add the carrot mixture, along with the soy milk and applesauce, and combine just until mixed.

    Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Whilst the cake bakes combine all the ingredients for the frosting into a blender and combine until desired consistency is met.

    Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes and then Frost with the pre-made frosting. Enjoy!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      February 3, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing Iman- a gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free carrot cake! Almost sounds too good to be true 😀

  25. Ally @ Om Nom Ally says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Absolutely scrumptious, hand me a straw or a spoon so I can dig in 😀 I would take this over the baked version any day for dessert.
    Thanks for linking this to the Wholefood Blender Party Emma, it’s great to see you over there again :) Congrats on self-hosting now too, I’m loving the new look and feel of the site.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Ally! Nice to be able to share a recipe at the party! 😀

  26. Kathy's Kitchen says

    February 7, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I love carrot cake and this sounds heavenly right now as I’m on day 12 of a detox diet lifestyle change. Saving this recipe! Thank you.

    • Coconut and Berries says

      February 7, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      I’m sure this one’s detox approved! It’s delicious too :)
      All the best with the dietary changes.

  27. sonja@vesenmork says

    February 9, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    loose the maca, and I’m in: looks freakin’ delicious!!!

    • sonja@vesenmork says

      February 9, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      although I would probably make it green, just because I can :)

      • Coconut and Berries says

        February 9, 2014 at 6:05 pm

        Green is a happy colour 😀

    • Coconut and Berries says

      February 9, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      Haha lol, you could definitely skip it. I might try lucuma next time actually…

  28. Heathy says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:11 am

    Yum Emma! This looks delicious! Haha, I generally agree that dessert needs to be … dessert. A smoothie is a smoothie… unless its reeeeally special!

    • Coconut and Berries says

      March 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I have to say some of your smoothies do look pretty special! I’d be up for one of them for dessert 😀

  29. Rochelle says

    November 30, 2014 at 6:28 am

    Hi! I would love to try this! But I don’t have matcha powder. Would leaving that out make much of a difference??

    • Coconut and Berries says

      December 3, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      Do you mean maca powder? There’s no matcha in here! But, no, you can definitely omit the maca and won’t notice much difference in the flavour.

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