Low-FODMAP & Vegan Carrot Cake Smoothie
A low-FODMAP and vegan carrot cake smoothie is made with fresh carrots, bananas, and delicious spices. Filling and so good for you! IBS and gut friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage, Entree
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed or cubed ice
- 1/3 medium banana, frozen and chunked*
- 1 cup diced, or grated carrots, fresh or canned (160 grams)
- 2/3 cup low-FODMAP milk*
- 1/2 cup lactose-free Greek yogurt*
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal*
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats*
- 1 scoop low-FODMAP protein powder (optional)*
- 1–3 teaspoons maple syrup, based on preference
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of ginger
- Pinch of allspice
- Toasted chopped walnuts and coconut, for topping
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients, except topping, in a blender or processor until smooth
- Add additional low-FODMAP milk, to desired consistency
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients at time of posting
- Bananas that are ripe are low-FODMAP in 35g to 88g serving, based on Monash and Fodmap Friendly
- Carrots are low in FODMAPs up to 175g per serving (500g per Monash)
- Low-FODMAP milks include almond milk or lactose-free milk
- Low-FODMAP yogurts include coconut yogurt or lactose-free regular and Greek yogurt
- Flaxseed meal adds texture and thickness as well as good for you omega-3 fats. One tablespoon is one low-FODMAP serving
- Oats add texture, fiber and protein. 1/2 cup of rolled oats is one low-FODMAP serving
- Low-FODMAP protein powders include those with rice protein. Avoid inulin, chicory root, milk protein and soy protein. Depending on your product, the nutritional information will be increased accordingly
- Maple syrup is low in FODMAPs, avoid honey, molasses or agave as they are higher in FODMAPs
