This Carb-Conscious Carrot Cake Smoothie is a marvelous breakfast, snack, or treat! Itโ€™s perfectly creamy, sweet, warmly-spiced, and a pure joy to the last sip.

This post is sponsored by Truviaยฎ.

Low-Carb Carrot Cake Smoothie - a delicious creamy smoothie recipe that is low in carbohydrate (sugar-free!) and loaded with nutrients.

Nothing shouts SPRING like carrot cake, and lately, Iโ€™ve been carrot caking everything I possibly can.

Thereโ€™s just something about the way all of the flavors combine in carrot cake that makes any treat undeniably enticing. Itโ€™s creamy, itโ€™s cinnamony, it has a bit of crunch, fresh flavors…everything we love in a great treat.

For this carrot cake adventure, weโ€™re going all in on a smoothie.

But not just any smoothieโ€ฆ

This carrot cake smoothie is loaded with that warmly-spiced carrot cake flavor, but in a carb-conscious treat everyone can enjoy. And when I say everyone, I mean literally everyone! I use Truviaยฎ Sweet Completeโ„ข All-Purpose Sweetener to make the smoothie sweet without adding any sugar or extra calories, so itโ€™s perfect for anyone counting calories or watching their sugar intake or looking to limit carbs.

Low-Carb Carrot Cake Smoothie with Truvia

Letโ€™s talk ingredients!

Carb-Conscious Carrot Cake Smoothie Ingredients:

Cauliflower: It may sound strange if youโ€™ve never tried it, but cooked cauliflower becomes nice and creamy when blended in a blender. You may already be familiar with the concept if youโ€™ve made my Creamy Cauliflower Sauce.

When cooked cauliflower is frozen, it is perfect for using in smoothies to add bulk and creaminess, similar to bananas but without the fructose. In this sense, steamed and frozen cauliflower works marvelously in this carrot cake smoothie to generate a thick and creamy sweet treat.

If you donโ€™t follow a low-carb diet, you can replace the cauliflower with one large ripe frozen banana.

Carrot: A large fresh carrot is added to the mix in order to generate that carrot cake vibe. To ensure the smoothie turns out super creamy, you can always cook the carrot with the cauliflower. This will unlock some of the natural sweetness in the carrot and also prevent the smoothie from any graininess. However, you can absolutely use raw carrot! I do this most of the time.

Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Fresh Ginger: Crucial to carrot cake, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh ginger bring a great deal of warm, sweet flavors to the table with a touch of nuttiness and a little kick. Essentially, weโ€™re taking out palate on a wild ride with these flavors!

Canned Coconut Milk: The liquid that blends it all together! I love using light canned coconut milk in smoothies because it makes them taste incredibly rich and creamy. You can also go with full-fat canned coconut milk. I donโ€™t recommend using a non-dairy milk from a carton as you wonโ€™t get the same creaminess that you do with the canned coconut milk.

Calorie-Free Granulated Sweetener: I use Truviaยฎ Sweet Completeโ„ข to sweeten the smoothie and keep it carb-conscious. Truviaยฎ Sweet Completeโ„ข is an all-purpose, granulated stevia sweetener that is a cup-for-cup replacement for sugar, which makes it an easy substitution into all of your favorite recipes. Made from a delicious blend of stevia leaf extract, chicory root fiber and erythritol, Truviaยฎ Sweet Completeโ„ข also bakes and browns in recipes making it the perfect swap into everything from smoothies to glazes to desserts.

Carb-Conscious Carrot Cake Smoothie with Truvia

I have learned that every individual has a different taste for sweetness, so feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener to your personal taste. The way the recipe is written, youโ€™re getting a subtly sweet smoothie without it tasting like candy ๐Ÿ˜‰

Optional: You can add your favorite protein powder or collagen powder to the smoothie to give it a boost of protein.

For Garnish: The topping is often the most fun! I add a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream or yogurt on top with some chopped walnuts and shredded coconut. I like to eat it with a spoon with a little topping in each bite for texture. If you arenโ€™t low-carb, you can add raisins on top as well.

Keto Carrot Cake Smoothie made low-carb, dairy-free, and loaded with nutrients. A healthy breakfast or snack!

How to Make a Carrot Cake Smoothie:

Now the fun part!

All we do is add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until it is completely smooth. This may take a couple of rounds if youโ€™re using a smoothie setting on your blender, as small chunks of carrot may still be present after one round.

Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener, cinnamon, and/or ginger if desired.

And thatโ€™s it! All it takes is a few basic, fresh ingredients and youโ€™re all set for a delicious breakfast or snack that you can sip on any time of the year.

Low-Carb Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Smoothie packed with nutrients and low in sugar!

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Low-Carb Carrot Cake Smoothie - a delicious creamy smoothie recipe that is low in carbohydrate (sugar-free!) and loaded with nutrients.

Low-Carb Carrot Cake Smoothie

5 from 1 vote
Creamy, delicious nutrient-dense carrot cake smoothie that is loaded with feel-good ingredients and is low in sugar!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large smoothie

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Smoothie:

  • 1 cup cauliflower steamed then frozen
  • 1 small carrot chopped (ยฝ cup)
  • ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • Tiny pinch nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups light canned coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Truviaยฎ Sweet Completeโ„ข All-Purpose Sweetener
  • 2 scoops collagen powder or vanilla protein powder optional

For Garnish:

  • 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • Coconut Whipped Cream

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until it is completely smooth. This may take a couple of rounds if youโ€™re using a smoothie setting on your blender, as small chunks of carrot may still be present after one round.
  • Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener, cinnamon, and/or ginger if desired and re-blend to incorporate.
Author: Julia
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot cake smoothie, dairy free, green smoothie, healthy smoothie recipe, keto, low-carb, smoothie with vegetables
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Low-Carb Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Smoothie packed with nutrients and low in sugar!

Julia Mueller
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Julia Mueller

Julia Mueller is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and founder of The Roasted Root. She has authored three bestselling cookbooks, – Paleo Power Powers, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, and The Quintessential Kale Cookbook. Her recipes have been featured in several national publications such as BuzzFeed, Self, Tasty, Country Living, Brit.co, etc.

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Questions and Reviews

    1. Hi Alexandra! Because it’s a smoothie it isn’t going to taste identical to carrot cake, but the warm spices and carrot give it that vibe. Let me know if you try it!

    1. Hi Deborah,

      I calculate the smoothie at 2 net carbs. Let me know if you’re getting anything different.

    1. I think the celery would give it a bit of a gritty texture, but if it’s a small amount, it may be worth the try ๐Ÿ˜€