Tropical Carrot & Pineapple Glow Smoothie

This blend is packed with Vitamin A from the carrots and Vitamin C from the pineapple, making it great for energy and skin health.

Carrots: 2 medium carrots (peeled and roughly chopped)
Pineapple: 1.5 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
Liquid Base: 1 cup coconut water (or orange juice for extra sweetness)
Creaminess: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or a splash of coconut milk
Optional Kick: 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled)
Sweetener: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on fruit ripeness)
Ice: 1/2 cup (if using fresh instead of frozen fruit)

Prep the Carrots: Since carrots are quite firm, if you don’t have a high-speed blender, you may want to finely grate them or lightly steam them for 2 minutes and let them cool before blending.
Layer the Blender: Add the liquid (coconut water) first, followed by the carrots and ginger, then the pineapple and yogurt on top.
Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 60–90 seconds until the carrot particles are completely pulverized and the texture is silky smooth.
Adjust: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more coconut water. If you want it colder, toss in a few ice cubes and pulse again.
Serve: Pour into a tall glass as shown in the image and enjoy immediately!

High-Speed Blending: To get that perfectly smooth pour seen in the second panel of your image, a high-speed blender is key for handling raw carrots.
Juice vs. Smoothie: If you prefer a thinner consistency like a juice, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag to remove the fiber.