The color is the first thing you notice, a deep, glowing orange. Then comes the ginger, warm at the back of the throat, softened by banana and sweet carrot.
4 oz
orange juice juice of about 1.5 oranges
1
carrot large
5 g
ginger a thumbnail-sized piece
½
banana
2¾ oz
water
Garnish: Orange slice · Ice: Served up, no ice
Orange Carrot Smoothie with Ginger
Zesty and sweet with a warming ginger kick, a slightly earthy carrot note and a medium body.
Orange, carrot and ginger are a well-loved trio in juice bars. Carrot brings an earthy sweetness and is rich in beta carotene, orange juice adds acidity and vitamin C, and ginger a spicy warmth. The banana is there for body; without it, raw carrot blends into a rather thin and grainy drink.
Because carrots are hard, a powerful blender makes a big difference. With a weaker one, grate the carrot first or use a little more liquid. It is a lively morning smoothie and especially welcome in autumn and winter.
Not if it is organic; scrub it well instead.
Yes, but freshly squeezed tastes brighter. Choose juice without added sugar.
Yes, it contains only fruit, vegetables and water.
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