This ultra-bright carrot smoothie started from one of my favorite cold-pressed juices, The Immunity One at Clean Juice. I use fresh frozen North Carolina peaches for a little added sweetness because the rest of this smoothie is equally earthy, piquant and delicious.

A tip specific to carrot smoothies: you may want to use a bit more liquid in this one, be it more orange juice, coconut water or plain water to help break down the carrot. If you don’t have a high-powered blender or prefer a creamier carrot texture, consider blanching your carrots ahead of time and storing them in the fridge until use.

This dairy-free smoothie can easily be made vegan—just switch the collagen peptides for unflavored pea protein. Or, you can just leave out the protein.

Tips for how to make a smoothie

• Don’t use ice—it dilutes the flavor.

• If you can help it, use frozen fruit and keep the veggies and liquids you’ll use for smoothies in the fridge or freezer.

• Don’t skimp on your liquid. Add more liquid to your blender if your smoothie isn’t blending well. 

• Smoothies are an excellent way to use avocados that are starting to age—once they are ripe on your countertop, pop them into your fridge to slow the aging process. As a bonus, they’ll be cold and ready for the blender! 

• Don’t be afraid to play around with ratios to suit your taste! Want it sweeter? Add more fruit or swap avocado for banana. Want it thicker? Use less liquid. Creamier? Add more avocado. You get the idea.

• These recipes make one large smoothie (meal replacement) or 2 snack- or kid-sized smoothies.

Carrot Peach Turmeric Orange Smoothie

 INGREDIENTS

• 2 large carrots, peeled, refrigerated

• 1 inch of ginger, peeled and sliced

• 1/4 large avocado, refrigerated

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 3/4 cup frozen peaches

• 2 scoops collagen peptides

• ½-¾ cup orange juice

Directions

To ensure a smooth blend without overheating your blender, place your ingredients in the container, building from soft to hard. For example, the bottom layer should be avocado and liquid, then greens and protein powder, and finally frozen fruit.

Start blender on a low setting to get all ingredients chopped for 10-20 seconds and then increase to a high speed until completely smooth, about 45-60 seconds, depending on your blender. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.