Spring is finally in the air! So today we’re celebrating much anticipated warmer days with an Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie! This recipe is loaded with good things and SUPER easy to make.
Last weekend we went out of town to see Cody’s family, play with the symphony (random fact about me: I play violin in a symphony back home!), and see old friends. It was glorious, restful, and refreshing in just about every way possible!
But I can assure you that I didn’t pick up a single fruit or vegetable the entire time I was there. Ok, wait, I think I did eat a steamed carrot at one point. Other than that, our meals consisted of burgers, fries, protein bars (that road trip life, ya know?), and home cooked southern goodness.
Needless to say, the day I got back in town it was more than time for some veggies!
One of my favorite ways to load up on veggies (after neglecting them all weekend, which I am guilty of more than I’d like to admit at this moment) is with a smoothie. It’s a great way to get a lot of bang for your buck! And since we only have ONE other smoothie that includes vegetables here on Jar Of Lemons (hey hey Turmeric Pineapple & Kiwi Kale Smoothie), this Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie sounded like the perfect addition!
It’s perfect for loading up on nutrients and delicious flavors at the same time, so here’s what you need to make it:
Ingredients to Make this Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie
- Creamy coconut milk
- sweet orange
- wholesome carrots
- Dorot Basil
I know what you guys might be thinking: basil? really?? TRUST me on this one, friend. It’s the best ever! Not only does the basil take it to another level on the taste scale, but Dorot makes it easier than ever to use herbs like this one in everyday recipes.
The basil that I used is actually fresh, but then flash frozen within 90 minutes of harvest. In other words: easy to use basil cubes that you can just pop out and put into your recipes!
Low Prep and Easy
For someone who despises using cutting boards and washing extra dishes (ahem, ME), Dorot products are a dream come true. They’re incredibly easy to use and perfect for a recipe like this Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie!
I bought my Dorot Basil at Trader Joes (anyone else obsessed with that place??), so be sure to head there to try them out! You can also visit the Dorot website to learn more about their amazing products and try them out for yourself. I’m tellin’ ya, they’re life saving! Just pop ’em out and throw ’em in your recipe, and you’re good to go! Just the right amount, just the right flavor, and so so easy.
Although this Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie recipe involves Dorot Basil, I personally think that their Ginger cubes would be AMAZING as well. Someday I will try this, but for now, delicious basil it is!
How to Make an Orange, Carrot Basil Smoothie (Video)
Here’s how to make this smoothie:
- freeze coconut milk in an ice tray the night before.
- In the morning, simply blend carrots, oranges (peeled, of course), these Dorot Crushed Basil cubes, and the coconut milk ice cubes. That’s it! So delicious and so easy! 🙂
Top Tips for Making This Smoothie:
- You make the smoothie in a big batch and store it in the freezer then thaw as you need it
- Feel free to tweak the smoothie with different flavors, Dorot ginger cubes would taste great!
- If you don’t like coconut you can use any nut milk instead
- A frozen banana would also help give a cool, thick texture but the flavor will change
More Delicious Smoothies You Might Like:
- Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie
- Easy Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Healthy Mango Banana Smoothie
- Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
Orange Carrot Basil Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 large, whole carrot
- 1 navel orange, peeled and sliced
- 1 Dorot Chopped Basil Cube
- 5 frozen coconut milk cubes
Instructions
- The night before making this smoothie, pour coconut milk into an ice tray and freeze.
- In the morning, wash and cut off the top of a large carrot. Blend, adding in the orange slices and Dorot Chopped Basil Cube.
- Add in the frozen coconut milk cubes and blend. Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- You make the smoothie in a big batch and store it in the freezer then thaw as you need it
- Feel free to tweak the smoothie with different flavors, Dorot ginger cubes would taste great!
- If you don't like coconut you can use any nut milk instead
- A frozen banana would also help give a cool, thick texture but the flavor will change
Emily Kemp says:
I don’t think I’ve added veg to a smoothie before other than a little spinach. Can’t wait to try this it sounds so refreshing!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says:
Basil is SO good in smoothies! Love this combination!