Gluten FreeThis 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!
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.
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.
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.
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
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 1x
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Immunity Boosting Orange Carrot Coconut Smoothie
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
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!
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?
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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Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
May 18, 2015 at 5:14 AMI need this smoothie for all of those reasons! This looks fantastic. Gotta go get me some carrot juice so I can make this!
Tina Muir says
May 18, 2015 at 5:46 AMOoooh 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:)
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
May 18, 2015 at 5:51 AMLove the coconut kefir! I also really love carrot juice, looks awesome 🙂
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete says
May 18, 2015 at 6:06 AMThat’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).
Lauren says
May 18, 2015 at 6:08 AMThis 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 🙂
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says
May 18, 2015 at 6:11 AMI feel like this is an extremely difficult recipe to make 😉 I DON”T KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE IT
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
May 18, 2015 at 6:17 AMThis is definitely a perfect smoothie for a Monday! Have a good one, Cotter! 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
May 18, 2015 at 6:26 AMI 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 🙂
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
May 18, 2015 at 6:40 AMI love this creamsicle flavored smoothie and that it will set me straight after the weekend. It is just what I need! yummmmm!
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 7:07 AMyou and me both friend. xxoo
She Rocks Fitness says
May 18, 2015 at 7:11 AMNow that is a awesome combo of flavors!!! Thanks for sharing friend! XOXO
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
May 18, 2015 at 7:20 AMI 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!
Pamela Hernandez says
May 18, 2015 at 7:21 AMLove! I bet I could just throw the carrots and orange in my Ninja!
Annmarie Licatese says
May 18, 2015 at 7:28 AMLove 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!
Jess @hellotofit says
May 18, 2015 at 7:34 AMI’ve never added carrots to smoothies before! This has coconut, which pretty much guarantees that I’ll love it. Happy Monday 🙂
jennifer f says
May 18, 2015 at 7:39 AMI DO need to start of my monday stress free, and this looks like the answer! love the flavor combo
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
May 18, 2015 at 7:56 AMI love this!! I love orange/carrot together, but I never thought of adding coconut. Brilliance.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
May 18, 2015 at 8:28 AMYES. 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!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
May 18, 2015 at 8:32 AMYou 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 😛
misszippy says
May 18, 2015 at 8:36 AMThis sounds so refreshing! I don’t think I get enough carrots in my diet so this would be a great way to do it!
Patti says
May 18, 2015 at 9:00 AMNow this is a smoothie I would actually try!
Jody - Fit at 57 says
May 18, 2015 at 9:32 AMSuch a beautiful color & very yummy looking!!! I still want to say how beautiful your pics are looking – awesome!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
May 18, 2015 at 10:10 AMI am liking the carrot and oj combo! Just looks so refreshing.Thanks for linking up with us for Meatless Monday. Have a great day
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 4:48 PMthank you for always hosting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 18, 2015 at 10:30 AMI’d so add the pineapple and….anything orange, I’m a fan! Orange is my favorite color <3
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
May 18, 2015 at 10:35 AMThis 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!
Jen says
May 18, 2015 at 11:05 AMYes. 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.
Chris says
May 18, 2015 at 11:25 AMLove the color on this smoothie! And you are SO WEIRD for liking ODD numbers ewwwwww!!! =)
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 12:49 PMI dare to be different. 😉
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
May 18, 2015 at 11:45 AMI love orange & carrot together. I swear your pics are getting better and better.
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 4:44 PMyou are kind. thank you! p.s welcome home! xxoo looked amazing in CO!
Coach Henness says
May 18, 2015 at 12:07 PMThis looks amazing – and not just because your photos are so pro! What a great combo of carrot & coconut!
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Kate @KateMovingForward says
May 18, 2015 at 12:53 PMWow! That looks delicious! I’ve never had carrot juice before…do you buy it at the store or juice it on your own?
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 1:44 PMsometimes 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.
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
May 18, 2015 at 1:42 PMI swear, you posted this for me today haha. Looks SO good! Drinking my smoothie right now 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
May 18, 2015 at 1:54 PMOh i need to get on the carrot juice train immediately! What a fantastic recipe, and I love the color!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
May 18, 2015 at 2:10 PMIt does look so pretty! I love carrots.
Sounds like a fun weekend ahead, enjoy!!
Cotter Crunch says
May 18, 2015 at 4:38 PMyes, come join! we need to meet. Okay? hugs!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
May 18, 2015 at 3:55 PMCarrots 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!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
May 18, 2015 at 5:27 PMThis is gorgeous and carrots right from your parents tree definitely counts for extra bonus points.
Missed you this past weekend at Blend.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
May 18, 2015 at 8:02 PMyum!! 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!!
Sarah says
May 18, 2015 at 8:32 PMI 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!
Natalie says
May 18, 2015 at 11:30 PMYum!!! The color is so beautiful and coconut kefir sounds delicious!!
I will definitely be trying this! 🙂
meredth @Cookie ChRUNicles says
May 19, 2015 at 6:07 AMYum. And yes, so pretty!
Athletic avocado says
May 19, 2015 at 6:47 AMThis sounds like a great tropical combo of flavors! I never tried carrot in my smoothie! I got to now 🙂 pinning
Cotter Crunch says
May 19, 2015 at 12:27 PMtotally tropical! we just need a beach haha
Georgie Morley says
May 19, 2015 at 8:28 AMWow! 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.
Cotter Crunch says
May 19, 2015 at 12:26 PMlet me know if you do!
GiGi Eats says
May 19, 2015 at 9:01 AMDa 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)….
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Cotter Crunch says
May 19, 2015 at 12:24 PMohhh man friend, i need more details. going to you blog now! xxoo
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
May 19, 2015 at 3:40 PMReason #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.
Cotter Crunch says
May 19, 2015 at 5:50 PMoh i bet it was so worth! hehe. WINE TIME
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
May 19, 2015 at 3:45 PMAwesome combo! And that orange color is so inviting, it’s saying “Come drink me NOW!”
Annica says
May 20, 2015 at 3:17 PMI’m always up for anything with the work coconut in it! And the color is so bright and happy!
Annica
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Cotter Crunch says
May 21, 2015 at 6:40 AMme too! let me know if you try it annica
Lea Andersen says
May 21, 2015 at 7:13 PMOne word=Healthy 🙂 You think my kids would like this, even if they are not into vegetables or even carrots?
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Cotter Crunch says
May 21, 2015 at 9:27 PMi think so! just add in frozen banana or pineapple too! keep me posted
Lea Andersen says
May 21, 2015 at 9:42 PMNice! They love banana =) I’m sure they will love it.. And sure I’ll tell you about their reaction 😉
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
May 24, 2015 at 9:21 AMHello, 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? 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
May 24, 2015 at 2:01 PMyou can use plain yogurt too! or kefir yogurt from whole foods is delish!
Bam's Kitchen says
May 28, 2015 at 5:07 AMLindsay 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!
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Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
June 10, 2015 at 5:06 PMI don’t have coconut yoghurt but I have plain. Making this for brekki now. Pinning!
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Cotter Crunch says
June 11, 2015 at 4:45 PMthat would work too! Go for it Nagi!
Kathryn Grace says
April 18, 2016 at 3:00 PMAh! 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.
Kathryn Grace says
April 18, 2016 at 3:02 PMOh 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!
Cotter Crunch says
April 18, 2016 at 3:20 PMoh no, what was wrong with the font? i’ll fix it. and thank YOU!