Heal your gut with this healthy carrot cake smoothie

This smoothie is like having cake for breakfast, but only healthy and packed with plenty of vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

1 cup carrots chopped (about 2 medium)

1 cup frozen cauliflower or zucchini

1/2 cup frozen mango/pineapple chunks

2 tablespoons flaxseed meal

2 tablespoons coconut flakes (or shredded)

1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup of milk of choice

1/2 – 1 full banana (preferably frozen)

Method

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender in the order listed. Blend on low for 1 minute, then turn to high for another minute, or until completely smooth.

Pour into a glass, garnish with shredded carrots, coconut flakes and/or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe credit: Simply Quinoa

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