Carrot Orange Pear Rosemary (Printable Version)

A vibrant, refreshing blend of carrot, pear, orange, and rosemary with warming spices.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

02 - 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped

03 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented

04 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary (plus extra for garnish)

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

07 - 3/4 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk

08 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place carrot, pear, oranges, rosemary, cinnamon, ginger, and water or almond milk into a high-speed blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth.

03 - Add ice cubes and maple syrup or honey if using, then blend again until frothy and chilled.

04 - Taste the mixture and add more sweetener if desired.

05 - Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture, if preferred.

06 - Pour into glasses, garnish with a small rosemary sprig, and serve immediately.

01 -

It's naturally sweet and energizing without any refined sugar or guilt.
The combination of carrot and pear creates a silky texture that feels indulgent but takes just minutes to make.
Rosemary adds an unexpected sophistication that makes it taste like you spent way more effort than you did.

02 -

Rosemary is not mint—one sprig is genuinely enough, or you'll end up with something that tastes medicinal rather than delightful.
A truly ripe pear makes all the difference; if yours is still firm, this smoothie will be grainy and disappointing no matter how long you blend.

03 -

If your blender isn't high-powered, soak the carrot in hot water for 2 minutes before blending to soften it slightly.
The secret to a silky texture is ensuring your fruit is ripe and your water is actually cold—temperature matters more than you'd think.