Carrot-Apple Smoothie
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Jump-start the morning with this carrot-apple blended smoothie recipe. Low in calories and high in vitamin A, it also makes a good after-workout or midday snack.


Carrot-Apple Smoothie

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Servings: 3
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Related Categories: Apple Smoothies, Carrots, Low Fat Smoothies

 
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Ingredients
  • 3 medium
    carrots, peeled and sliced (1-1/2 cups)
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  • 3/4 cup
    boiling water
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    apple juice
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Directions
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In a small saucepan cook carrot, covered, in the 3/4 cup boiling water about 20 minutes or until very tender. Cool. Transfer carrots and cooking liquid to blender container. Add apple juice. Cover; blend until carrot is smooth. Add additional apple juice to make of desired consistency. Chill. Makes 3 (3/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 89, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 51 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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