Make a Carrot and Cacao Smoothie

Description

This carrot and cacao smoothie is recommended for those who want to lower the blood cholesterol.

The taste is slightly bitter with a thick texture from the carrot and apple fibres.

Ingredients

  • Carrot 250 g

  • Apple 120 g

  • Cacao powder 20 g

  • Water 320 ml

Makes 650ml

Tip: Carrots with deep orange color and thin skin tend to have sweet and strong flavours.

Method

Add the water to the blender first followed by the carrots, cacao and apples.

Select the automatic vacuum and blend function to start blending all the ingredients.

Carrots

  • Chop carrots into small pieces

  • Peel if not using organic

Apples

  • Cut apples into quarters

  • Remove the seeds and core

  • Peel if not using organic or un-waxed apples

Nutritional Information

Pectin in carrot alleviates arterial stiffness to improve blood circulation. Polyphenol in cacao powder is also very helpful for smooth blood circulation.

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