Make a Carrot Cake Smoothie for Breakfast from Chef Wallace - Recipe of the Day - Oct 5th

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Smoothies for breakfast have become a popular and nutritious choice. Our October Spotlight Chef, Nick Wallace, offers this delicious twist on the Breakfast Smoothie.

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This healthy and delicious smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. The natural sweetness of the orange and carrots are balanced by a trio of complementary spices, while a spoonful of homemade coconut whipped cream serves as the perfect finishing touch.

Tip: For best results, use coconut milk that does not contain guar gum to make the whipped cream.

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INGREDIENTS

Coconut Whipped Cream

• 1 13.5-oz. can coconut milk, chilled

• 1-2 T. maple syrup (optional)

• 1 t. orange zest (optional)

Carrot Cake Smoothie

• 1 c. coconut milk

• 1 large banana, cut into chunks and frozen

• 2 large stalks celery, roughly chopped

• 1 large orange, peeled

• 4 large carrots, roughly chopped

• ¾ t. cinnamon

• ¾ t. ground allspice

• ½ t. ground nutmeg

• 4-6 ice cubes

Optional Garnish

• Ground cinnamon

• Finely chopped walnuts

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DIRECTIONS

Coconut Whipped Cream

• Chill coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

• To prepare, remove can from the refrigerator without shaking or turning and remove the lid.

• Scoop out the solidified “cream” from the top of the can and transfer to a mixing bowl.

• Reserve remaining liquid coconut milk to use in the smoothie.

• Add maple syrup and orange zest, if desired, to mixing bowl and blend until light and airy.

• Allow coconut cream to warm up slightly before blending if lumps persist.

• Cover and place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

• Add the coconut milk and frozen banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, around 30 seconds.

• Add celery, orange, carrots, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ice cubes.

• Blend on high speed until completely combined and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.

• Pour into glasses and top with a scoop of coconut whipped cream.

• Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or finely chopped walnuts, if desired, and serve immediately.

• Enjoy!

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