Morning Smoothies

These easy breakfast drinks are delicious & creamy without dairy

MAKES 1 BIG OR 2 SMALL SERVINGS

On nights when you’re steaming vegetables for dinner, pop in some extra carrots to use in this smoothie the next day. A cool treat for breakfast, it isn’t over-the-top sweet. The pinch of salt helps heighten the cinnamon and brighten the overall flavor, so don’t be tempted to omit it.

4 ounces steamed carrots (about 3 medium), cooled

1 medium to large very ripe frozen banana, broken into chunks

2 medium Medjool dates, pitted (optionally soaked in warm water and drained, to soften)

3/4 cup unsweetened plain dairy-free milk beverage or lite coconut milk

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

❧ Generous pinch salt

❧ Pinch pure stevia powder or 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice, optional

½-1 cup crushed ice, optional

1. Put carrots, banana and dates in a blender and cover with milk beverage or lite coconut milk. Pulse to break up the fruit and then blend until smooth.

2. Add cinnamon, vanilla and salt and blend to combine.