This carrot and apple smoothie is creamy and has a light tropical flavor thanks to coconut milk. It's naturally sweetened from the carrots and apple, and the combination of ginger and lemon juice adds just a bit of spice and helps balance the flavor. The turmeric, fresh or dried, gives the smoothie a vibrant bright orange color.

ingredients

• 2 large carrots, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 1 medium-ripe banana

• 1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and quartered

• 1 cup light coconut milk

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ cup ice cubes