A 300-Calorie Carrot Cake Smoothie With Almost 20 Grams of Protein

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 9/11/2015 at 4:45 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Save calories without having to turn on your oven with this smoothie reminiscent of all the warm, spicy flavors of luscious, moist, and creamy carrot cake. Forget the empty calories, saturated fat, and sugar. This smoothie is under 300 calories and offers a whopping 19 grams of protein and almost 10 grams of fiber.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Cook Time5 mins
Yield1 serving
Calories290

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 frozen banana
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
    • 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Sunwarrior)
    • 1/8 cup golden raisins
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Dash of ground nutmeg
    • Dash of ground cloves
    • 3 ice cubes

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Throw everything into the blender, and mix until smooth.