Carrot, Apple, Sour Cream Smoothie for Breakfast

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If you are looking for a yogurt alternative to use for your smoothie, this is a perfect recipe for you. It will provide you energy for a long time as you get along with the day’s work.

Ingridients for Carrot, Apple Sour Cream Smoothie for Breakfast

Sour Cream Smoothie for Breakfast

PREP TIME : 7 mins

Easy

SERVES :1

Carrot, Apple, Egg yolk, Lemon and Sour cream makes a delicious Smoothie for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 apple
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 100 g (3,5 oz) sour cream
  • salt – to taste
  • pepper – to taste

Nutrition Facts

Sour cream: 1 tablespoon of sour cream provides 12 calories in 1 tablespoon of Fat Free Sour Cream. With 0% fat, 83% carbs, 17% protein. On the other hand for a full fat cream like Daisy Sour Cream 2 tbsp contains 60 calories with 85% fat, 8% carbs, 8% protein. The Daisy sour cream is a good option to use for those on keto diet.

Carrot : 1 medium raw carrot (50 grams) provides about 20 calories . It contains 44% water, 4.8 grams carb, 1.4 gram fibre , 0.45 grams protein and about 0.1 grams fat. Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene. They are also a good source of several B vitamins, as well as vitamin K and potassium. It’s good for those who want to loss weight and want to lower lower cholesterol levels . it also improves eye health.

Apple : One medium-sized apple provides about 52 calories with 13.8 grams carbs, 0.3 grams protein, 2.4 grams of fibre and .2 grams fat. Apples are known to lower blood sugar level and help in type 2 diabetes.

Lemon : A medium sized lemon contains 29 Calories with 1.1 grams protein, 9.3 grams carb, 2.8 grams fibre and 0.3 grams fat. Lemons are known to be a very rich source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of potassium and vitamin B6.

Egg Yolk : One standard egg yolk contains about 55 calories with 2.7 grams protein. 4.51 g fat, 184 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol and 0.61 g of carbohydrate. Earlier doctors used to recommend that people with cholesterol, blood pressure, or heart conditions to limit egg yolk consumption, However more recent research has revealed that high blood levels of cholesterol are less influenced by cholesterol-containing foods, such as eggs, than individual factors, like gender, hormonal functioning, and overall nutrition.

Procedure

Step 1

Wash lemon and squeeze the juice to set it aside.

Step 2

Combine an egg yolk with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, sour cream and the prepared juice.

Step 3

Add Salt and pepper the mixture.

Step 4

Whip the mixture properly.

Step 5

Peel an apple, grate it. Stir in the apple to the mix.

Step 6

Peel and add grated carrot to the cocktail.

Step 7

Mix everything well. Its better if you use a blender for a good mix.

Step 8

Pour your carrot apple sour cream smoothie into glasses and serve.

Can I substitute yogurt for sour cream?

Yes, you can substitute yogurt for sour cream. Whole-milk Greek yogurt is closest in texture and flavor to regular sour cream. The basic rule of thumb is to use the same amount of yogurt as sour cream. Yogurt is a bit tangier to taste, so you may want to add honey to the smoothie if you like. 1 cup yogurt gives 59 calories while 1 cup sour cream provides 445 calories, so adjust your meals in case you are following some diet plan.

What can I use to substitute vegetable oil?

Coconut oil is a healthier substitute for vegetable oil as it contains lauric acid – a type of saturated fat- that helps to raise good cholesterol. You can substitute coconut oil with vegetable oil for 1:1 ratio.