Coconut Milk Carrot Smoothie

Name: Coconut Milk Carrot Smoothie
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams (approx. 3 medium size carrots) Small pieces of carrot; 300 ml Thick coconut milk; 1 tablespoon (optional) Jaggery powder

by Viruthiga Veni

Coconut Milk Carrot Smoothie - Indian recipe showing finished dish ready to serve

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One of the drinks I used to make for an evening snack for our family is coconut milk carrot smoothie. This is my favorite drink. It was a great way to get everyone to eat more vegetables, and I highly recommend it.

As this coconut milk carrot smoothie is easy to make, healthy and tasty. It will keep you feeling fuller for a longer time because of the fiber in carrots and the fat in coconut milk.
Smoothie of raw food will always boost your immune system, retain their fiber content, easily consume a large quantity of vegetables, increase energy levels and glowing skin.

Other healthy options include: Coconut milk, coconut mik beetroot smoothie, low calorie raw tomato smoothie, simple chia lime water, green juice with chia seeds

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Ingredients

Small pieces of carrot – 200 grams (approx. 3 medium size carrots)

Thick coconut milk – 300 ml

Jaggery powder – 1 tablespoon (optional)

Ingredients for Coconut Milk Carrot Smoothie including Small pieces of carrot, Thick coconut milk, Jaggery powder

Preparation of carrots

Drinking raw coconut milk carrot smoothie gives us many benefits because it’s not cooked. So, it’s very important to select and clean the carrots safely.

Choose good quality carrots then clean them

Pick carrots: Look for small to medium size, firm, bright, even color throughout and smooth surface.
Avoid carrots: That are soft or mushy texture or with deep cracks.
Wash before cutting: Don’t skip washing your carrots just because you’re peeling them. Always wash them first, then peel. This stops dirt and bacteria on the skin from transferring to the clean flesh as you prep.
Wash Method: Thoroughly scrub the carrot under cold running tap water for 20 seconds, using a vegetable brush or your hands to remove all surface dirt. Both the FDA and CDC recommend running tap water over produce rather than soaking it to effectively flush away dirt and bacteria.

If using standard blender, cut the carrots in to small size, thin pieces

Cut off both ends of the carrot then chop them in to small pieces.
Small size, thin pieces will make easier for the standard blender to handle.

Made in a Standard Mixer Grinder / Blender

I like to use homemade fresh thick coconut milk for this carrot smoothie.

Coarse Grind the Carrots

Place the 200 grams of carrot pieces and 1 tablespoon of jaggery (if using) into a clean blender jar.
Pulse the blender for a few seconds at a time, repeating several times, until the carrots break down into a coarse texture.

Achieve a Fine Texture

Add a small amount (approximately 75–100 ml) of your thick coconut milk to the coarsely ground carrots.

Tip: Starting with a small amount of liquid prevents the carrot pieces from floating away from the blades, ensuring a finer texture.

Grind again in short, repeated bursts for a few seconds until the carrots and milk form a very fine texture.

Coconut Milk Carrot Smoothie - Achieve a Fine Texture

Blend in the Remaining Milk

Pour the remaining thick coconut milk into the jar.
Pulse the mixture a few more times for a few seconds until everything is perfectly combined.

Serve or Store

Serve Immediately: Pour the fresh smoothie into a glass tumbler and enjoy right away.
Store for Later: Transfer the smoothie immediately into an airtight storage container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Customization Tips

Sweetness Adjustments: I prefer to drink the coconut milk carrot smoothie without jaggery, but for my kids, I will add a little jaggery. So, add jaggery more or less according to your taste.
Consistency Control:
- Thin Consistency (Juice Style): Follow the recipe as written for a pourable, easy-to-drink beverage.
- Thick Consistency (Smoothie Bowl Style): To eat it with a spoon, reduce the total amount of coconut milk used, or increase the starting weight of the carrots.

Blender Guide:

Match Jar Size to Quantity

For large quantity of carrot pieces : Use a large jar. If only a small jar is available, blend the carrots in several smaller batches to prevent motor strain and achieve a consistent, fine texture.
For small quantity of carrot pieces : Use a small jar. A large jar won't work well because the blades will miss many carrot pieces, resulting in an uneven texture.

For Proper Blending

Varying speed for fine consistency : Begin processing at a low speed to initially break down carrot pieces into smaller pieces. Gradually increase to a high speed to achieve a uniform, fine consistency.
Start with a Small Amount of Liquid: To ensure a fine texture for the carrots, start with a minimal amount of coconut milk in the blender and you can continue by slowly adding coconut milk in small increments until the fine consistency of carrot is reached. After the fine consistency of the carrot is attained, add the remaining coconut milk and blend well.

Tips

💡 You get more nutrients from carrots and coconut milk when they are raw. Just be extra careful to pick high-quality carrots and wash them well, and always choose the best quality coconut milk.

💡 If using standard mixer grinder, then cut the carrots in to small size, thin pieces.

💡 Use thick coconut milk for a tasty, more flavorful drink, but choose thin coconut milk if your goal is to lose weight.

💡 You can also decrease the quantity of coconut milk or increase the quantity of carrots to give it a thicker consistency and eat it with a spoon.

💡 You can also add little saffron, cardamom or ginger for flavor and nutrition.

💡 Enjoy the coconut milk carrot smoothie by sitting down by take a smaller sip or small gulps mixing with the saliva. (Avoid standing & gulping the smoothie).

💡 To avoid oxidation, drink the coconut milk carrot smoothie immediately otherwise stores the smoothie immediately in the air tight storage containers in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Health authorities like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommend washing firm, hard-skinned vegetables under cool, running tap water.

When you rinse carrots under a running stream, the friction of the moving water combined with your hands (or a clean vegetable brush) physically rubs away and flushes dirt, debris, and surface bacteria down the drain.

Carrots contain good source of antioxidants, rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, low in fat and calories, lower your cholesterol levels, boost your immune system and improved eye health.

Coconut milk is nutritious, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, high in calories and saturated fat, help reduce appetite and decrease calorie intake, reduce inflammation, decrease ulcer size, fight virus and bacteria that cause infections, strengthen your immune system.

Carrots are rich in Vitamin A (beta-carotene), which is a fat-soluble vitamin. The healthy fats in coconut milk help your body absorb these nutrients more effectively than drinking carrot juice alone.

Use thick milk if you want a creamier, more flavorful drink, but stick to thin milk if your goal is to lose weight.