Description
A vibrant and refreshing Sunshine Smoothie packed with fresh carrot juice, pineapple, banana, ginger, cashew nuts, and lime juice. This nutrient-dense drink offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and a zesty kick, ideal for a healthy breakfast or a revitalizing snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices and Liquids
- 500ml carrot juice, chilled
- Juice of 1 lime
Fruits
- 200g pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 2 bananas, broken into chunks
Others
- Small piece ginger, peeled (about 1 inch)
- 20g cashew nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel the ginger and break the bananas into chunks to ensure easy blending. If using fresh pineapple, chop it into smaller pieces for a smoother texture.
- Add to Blender: Place the chilled carrot juice, pineapple, banana chunks, peeled ginger, cashew nuts, and lime juice into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Whizz all the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring the cashew nuts are fully blended.
- Serve or Store: Drink the smoothie immediately for the freshest taste or pour it into a bottle to enjoy on the go. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Notes
- Using fresh pineapple will provide a brighter flavor, but canned pineapple works well too.
- The ginger adds a subtle spicy kick – adjust the amount to taste.
- For a thinner consistency, add a few ice cubes or a splash of water before blending.
- Consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness and nutrient retention.
- This smoothie is naturally sweetened by the fruit and contains healthy fats from cashews.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: sunshine smoothie, carrot juice smoothie, pineapple banana smoothie, refreshing smoothie, healthy smoothie, tropical smoothie, cashew smoothie
