Carrot Cake Smoothie

I was hankering for a milk shake and wanted to try a different smoothie with veggies in it and I AM SO GLAD I MADE THIS!  It tasted like a special treat to me and is loaded with nutrients.  I may have used my finger to scrape out the edges of the mason jar.  After drinking this I wasn't doubled over with stomach pain like a milk shake does to me ...insert happy dance!

CARROT CAKE SMOOTHIE
(makes 2 servings)
Ingredients:
1 cup of carrots ( I used baby carrots.  We use a Vitamix and it can handle them whole, some blenders you may want to grate the carrots first).
1 small banana, frozen
1 1/2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
2 Tbsp. cashew butter
2 dates
2 Tbsp hemp hearts
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Blend until creamy and ENJOY.  The second serving lasted several days in the fridge sealed.

This comes in around 260 calories per serving with 9 grams of protein.  Next time I may try it with just one date because it was plenty sweet.