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Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie

by Lindsay Cotter · 05/18/2015

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★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews

This orange carrot coconut smoothie is an immunity boosting smoothie recipe. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants, these healthy smoothies are the perfect healthy breakfast drink! 

Start your day off right with this Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants!

There are 3 reasons you might be needing this immunity boosting orange carrot coconut smoothie recipe today.

Okay maybe four, but let’s just focus on the top 3, because I like odd numbers. 😉

One –> You’ve been traveling all weekend and need and are in dyer need extra antioxidants to fight those free radicals.

Two –> You raced this weekend and you need extra anti-inflammatory nutrients to boost muscle recovery.

And three –> You’re doing the best you can to start the week off STRESS free and full of nourishment. The carrot has been called the poor man’s ginseng as it contains more than 400 phytochemicals.

fresh carrots and carrot juice

Okay fine, FOUR –> if you are like me, you rotate your smoothies (due to high oxalates) and you just get tired of drinking the same old green smoothie. Yes, we need more COLOR! Bright VIBRANT ORANGE COLOR.

This orange carrot coconut smoothie is as orange as orange gets! 

Which is why I swapped out the spinach for the carrot juice. Yes, I’m on an orange kick this week, and for good reason.

Start your day off right with this Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants!

More bang for your buck with the juice here –>   an excellent source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C, D, E, K, B1 and B6. Not to mention trace minerals like  biotin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium. 

fresh carrots, oranges, and coconut milk

Throw in some more Vitamin C with oranges and probiotics with Coconut kefir or yogurt and you’ve got yourself one SUPER DUPER IMMUNITY BOOSTER. Yes, I rhymed. It’s needed on Monday.

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Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie


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  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 to 6oz coconut milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 c coconut kefir or coconut flavored yogurt
  • 6 oz fresh orange juice
  • 4 oz 100% carrot juice
  • *Optional – for extra thickness add frozen pineapple (2/3 cup)

Instructions

  1. Place ingredients in a blender. Blend and serve

Notes

Bonus blend –> for digestive support, add in the frozen pineapple. Pineapple contains Bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can also help reduce inflammation.
Feel free to add in vanilla protein to make it even creamier or protein packed. I buy from My Mix Nutrition.

  • Prep Time: 5 min

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But in all seriousness, this orange carrot coconut smoothie is legit. Naturally sweetened with the carrot juice and orange. Creamy, so it almost tastes like an orange dreamsicle… almost. And just darned pretty. Can you see all that colorful nutrient dense goodness? Oh my! Feeling better already!


Start your day off right with this Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants!

I’m a sucker for pretty drinks.  Oh and did I mention that the oranges in this orange carrot coconut smoothie came from my parents tree? That has to count for extra nourishment and love, am I right?

Start your day off right with this Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and full of antioxidants!

So there you have it. Our new smoothie obsession. For now at least. Let’s hope it keeps us in tip top shape as we tackle the week. It has too because my father in law comes in town Thursday from New Zealand. We’ve got a weekend of shenanigans and probably some Mexican food consumption to attend too.

What’s your favorite non green smoothie recipe?

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Categories: Drinks, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegetarian Tags: Gut Health Recipes and Nutrition, smoothies

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Sara says

    02/03/2020 at 4:17 PM

    This was a great recipe! I added 2 tbsp. collagen and two scoops vanilla pea proteins powder. It tasted like a orange creamsicle. I think this recipe can be divided into three servings. Very delicious! I can’t wait to make again. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Kathryn Grace says

    04/18/2016 at 3:00 PM

    Ah! I was wondering how you cot the carrot to blend up to smoothie consistency. Juice works. I’m sure I’d especially enjoy this with a cup of fresh pineapple blended in. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Grace says

      04/18/2016 at 3:02 PM

      Oh dear. I couldn’t see the tiny print in its almost white font when I filled in the comment form and missed that typo. Can’t see this time either. Hope I’m not filling the space up with more!

      Reply
      • Cotter Crunch says

        04/18/2016 at 3:20 PM

        oh no, what was wrong with the font? i’ll fix it. and thank YOU!

        Reply
  3. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    06/10/2015 at 5:06 PM

    I don’t have coconut yoghurt but I have plain. Making this for brekki now. Pinning!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      06/11/2015 at 4:45 PM

      that would work too! Go for it Nagi!

      Reply
  4. Bam's Kitchen says

    05/28/2015 at 5:07 AM

    Lindsay your orange carrot coconut smoothie is just gorgeous! I know if I started my day out with this I would feel energized all day. Loving your beautiful photos! Sharing and pinning, of course!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    05/24/2015 at 9:21 AM

    Hello, Lindsay!
    I feel like I really need to down one of these to kick off my week now that I’ve seen it!
    Love the sound of that coconut kefir … not sure where I’d get it from? 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/24/2015 at 2:01 PM

      you can use plain yogurt too! or kefir yogurt from whole foods is delish!

      Reply
  6. Lea Andersen says

    05/21/2015 at 7:13 PM

    One word=Healthy 🙂 You think my kids would like this, even if they are not into vegetables or even carrots?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/21/2015 at 9:27 PM

      i think so! just add in frozen banana or pineapple too! keep me posted

      Reply
      • Lea Andersen says

        05/21/2015 at 9:42 PM

        Nice! They love banana =) I’m sure they will love it.. And sure I’ll tell you about their reaction 😉

        Reply
  7. Annica says

    05/20/2015 at 3:17 PM

    I’m always up for anything with the work coconut in it! And the color is so bright and happy!

    Annica
    www.lifemodifier.com

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/21/2015 at 6:40 AM

      me too! let me know if you try it annica

      Reply
  8. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    05/19/2015 at 3:45 PM

    Awesome combo! And that orange color is so inviting, it’s saying “Come drink me NOW!”

    Reply
  9. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    05/19/2015 at 3:40 PM

    Reason #5 to enjoy this smoothie: To compensate for the amount of wine I consumed over the long weekend 😉 It was worth it though, delicious wine and BBQ, a combo that’s hard to beat.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/19/2015 at 5:50 PM

      oh i bet it was so worth! hehe. WINE TIME

      Reply
  10. GiGi Eats says

    05/19/2015 at 9:01 AM

    Da man friend would like this one, and he is NOT easy to please – that’s for dang sure! (you can see that in my latest post – ha ha ha)….

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/19/2015 at 12:24 PM

      ohhh man friend, i need more details. going to you blog now! xxoo

      Reply
  11. Georgie Morley says

    05/19/2015 at 8:28 AM

    Wow! I love this flavor combo and I defintiely don’t use enough carrots in my smoothies, but I should because they’re so yummy. And coconut?! Deal sealer.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/19/2015 at 12:26 PM

      let me know if you do!

      Reply
  12. Athletic avocado says

    05/19/2015 at 6:47 AM

    This sounds like a great tropical combo of flavors! I never tried carrot in my smoothie! I got to now 🙂 pinning

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/19/2015 at 12:27 PM

      totally tropical! we just need a beach haha

      Reply
  13. meredth @Cookie ChRUNicles says

    05/19/2015 at 6:07 AM

    Yum. And yes, so pretty!

    Reply
  14. Natalie says

    05/18/2015 at 11:30 PM

    Yum!!! The color is so beautiful and coconut kefir sounds delicious!!
    I will definitely be trying this! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    05/18/2015 at 8:32 PM

    I feel like this is just what we need this week. We aren’t sick but I have that feeling. After being out in the rain this weekend at Sammie’s soccer tournament, this morning waking to cold and rain and temps today in the 40s, gymnastics and soccer keeping us busy every night this week and the girls track and field day at school….. we need to keep our bodies fueled and our defense up!

    Reply
  16. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    05/18/2015 at 8:02 PM

    yum!! it’s been forever since i’ve added carrots to a smoothie – i need to get back on that train – yours looks gorgeous and so good!!

    Reply
  17. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    05/18/2015 at 5:27 PM

    This is gorgeous and carrots right from your parents tree definitely counts for extra bonus points.

    Missed you this past weekend at Blend.

    Reply
  18. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    05/18/2015 at 3:55 PM

    Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, and it’s been a while since I’ve added them to a smoothie! The combination of the carrot and orange is so colorful and flavorful!

    Reply
  19. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    05/18/2015 at 2:10 PM

    It does look so pretty! I love carrots.
    Sounds like a fun weekend ahead, enjoy!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 4:38 PM

      yes, come join! we need to meet. Okay? hugs!

      Reply
  20. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    05/18/2015 at 1:54 PM

    Oh i need to get on the carrot juice train immediately! What a fantastic recipe, and I love the color!

    Reply
  21. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    05/18/2015 at 1:42 PM

    I swear, you posted this for me today haha. Looks SO good! Drinking my smoothie right now 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    05/18/2015 at 12:53 PM

    Wow! That looks delicious! I’ve never had carrot juice before…do you buy it at the store or juice it on your own?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 1:44 PM

      sometimes i juice it, when i have a lot of carrots. but I’ve also bought carrot juice and just blended it. depends on my mood and budget. haha.

      Reply
  23. Coach Henness says

    05/18/2015 at 12:07 PM

    This looks amazing – and not just because your photos are so pro! What a great combo of carrot & coconut!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    05/18/2015 at 11:45 AM

    I love orange & carrot together. I swear your pics are getting better and better.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 4:44 PM

      you are kind. thank you! p.s welcome home! xxoo looked amazing in CO!

      Reply
  25. Chris says

    05/18/2015 at 11:25 AM

    Love the color on this smoothie! And you are SO WEIRD for liking ODD numbers ewwwwww!!! =)

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 12:49 PM

      I dare to be different. 😉

      Reply
  26. Jen says

    05/18/2015 at 11:05 AM

    Yes. Yum! I had a glass of fresh juice for the first time in months and added carrots. Which got me thinking about how good an orange smoothie would be. And here is the perfect recipe! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  27. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    05/18/2015 at 10:35 AM

    This looks delicious. You just reminded me that I need to have my daily smoothie. I ran a half yesterday and my knee is bothering me so I just need all sorts of nutrients and deliciousness ASAP. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  28. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    05/18/2015 at 10:30 AM

    I’d so add the pineapple and….anything orange, I’m a fan! Orange is my favorite color <3

    Reply
  29. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    05/18/2015 at 10:10 AM

    I am liking the carrot and oj combo! Just looks so refreshing.Thanks for linking up with us for Meatless Monday. Have a great day

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 4:48 PM

      thank you for always hosting!

      Reply
  30. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    05/18/2015 at 9:32 AM

    Such a beautiful color & very yummy looking!!! I still want to say how beautiful your pics are looking – awesome!

    Reply
  31. Patti says

    05/18/2015 at 9:00 AM

    Now this is a smoothie I would actually try!

    Reply
  32. misszippy says

    05/18/2015 at 8:36 AM

    This sounds so refreshing! I don’t think I get enough carrots in my diet so this would be a great way to do it!

    Reply
  33. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    05/18/2015 at 8:32 AM

    You missed one very important reason — this smoothie is just straight up delicious! And I’m loving the fact that the oranges come with extra love. I wish I could ninja fruit from my parents’ garden, but all they usually grow is tomatoes… which probably don’t taste great in smoothies 😛

    Reply
  34. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    05/18/2015 at 8:28 AM

    YES. Okay, so I had a mango sorbet thing last night (dairy free gelato) and thought how good it would taste with some milky addition- this could quash that AND added nutrients!

    Reply
  35. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    05/18/2015 at 7:56 AM

    I love this!! I love orange/carrot together, but I never thought of adding coconut. Brilliance.

    Reply
  36. jennifer f says

    05/18/2015 at 7:39 AM

    I DO need to start of my monday stress free, and this looks like the answer! love the flavor combo

    Reply
  37. Jess @hellotofit says

    05/18/2015 at 7:34 AM

    I’ve never added carrots to smoothies before! This has coconut, which pretty much guarantees that I’ll love it. Happy Monday 🙂

    Reply
  38. Annmarie Licatese says

    05/18/2015 at 7:28 AM

    Love oranges, carrots and coconut and have been “dying” of a sinus infection for over a month. Looks like it’s time to make me this smoothie!

    Reply
  39. Pamela Hernandez says

    05/18/2015 at 7:21 AM

    Love! I bet I could just throw the carrots and orange in my Ninja!

    Reply
  40. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    05/18/2015 at 7:20 AM

    I had no clue that carrots were “the poor man’s ginseng”! I haven’t been eating my carrots here lately – life has been very green heavy – but dang this smoothie sounds so good – loving the coconut milk in it!

    Reply
  41. She Rocks Fitness says

    05/18/2015 at 7:11 AM

    Now that is a awesome combo of flavors!!! Thanks for sharing friend! XOXO

    Reply
  42. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    05/18/2015 at 6:40 AM

    I love this creamsicle flavored smoothie and that it will set me straight after the weekend. It is just what I need! yummmmm!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      05/18/2015 at 7:07 AM

      you and me both friend. xxoo

      Reply
  43. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    05/18/2015 at 6:26 AM

    I need this! I work in a small conference room all day with 6 other people and lately, people have been sick! It’s all I can do to stay healthy!!! Gimme all the immunity boosts I can get 🙂

    Reply
  44. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

    05/18/2015 at 6:17 AM

    This is definitely a perfect smoothie for a Monday! Have a good one, Cotter! 🙂

    Reply
  45. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    05/18/2015 at 6:11 AM

    I feel like this is an extremely difficult recipe to make 😉 I DON”T KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE IT

    Reply
  46. Lauren says

    05/18/2015 at 6:08 AM

    This smoothie looks awesome Lindsay. I never would have thought to put coconut, orange and carrot together but I am excited to try it! Isn’t it fascinating how incredible the humble carrot is!?
    Favourite non green smoothie is anything raspberry or blueberry 🙂

    Reply
  47. Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete says

    05/18/2015 at 6:06 AM

    That’s probably the most beautiful shade of orange ever. <3

    You know me — I keep it simple as can be! Strawberries, banana, organic skim milk, and Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator (I usually only have smoothies post-workout).

    Reply
  48. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    05/18/2015 at 5:51 AM

    Love the coconut kefir! I also really love carrot juice, looks awesome 🙂

    Reply
  49. Tina Muir says

    05/18/2015 at 5:46 AM

    Ooooh Lindsay! What a combo! This is a delightful mix, this is the kinda smoothie I would crave towards the end of the run, especially with that beautiful color in my mind! Thanks so much for joining us for meatless monday! L:)

    Reply
  50. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    05/18/2015 at 5:14 AM

    I need this smoothie for all of those reasons! This looks fantastic. Gotta go get me some carrot juice so I can make this!

    Reply

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