Carrot Smoothie

1 cup thinly sliced carrot rounds 1 large apple, chopped into cubes 1 banana (room temperature) ½ cup orange juice* (or 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup yogurt) ½ cup frozen pineapple or mango 10 ice cubes Optional mix in: ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Peel the carrots and slice them into rounds. Chop the apple, keeping the peel on. Break the banana into pieces. Add all ingredients to the blender, adding the liquids first. Blend until smooth. Eat immediately or store up to 1 day refrigerated in a covered jar.