Creamy Baked Sweet Potato Smoothie {Sweet Potato Pie + Chocolate Version!}
Nutrition and dessert-like smoothies using baked & frozen sweet poatoes (hello, resistant starch). The sweet potatoes make these smoothies thick and creamy while also adding a lot of fiber. The sweet potato pie version is nutty and mild while the chocolate one tastes rich and delicious. {Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Friendly}
Servings 1 serving
Calories 433kcal
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Pie Inspired Smoothie
- ½ cup packed, frozen baked sweet potato (skin removed) Japanese sweet potato = sweeter
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup skim Fairlife milk or preferred milk very cold
- ½ tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream
Chocolate Sweet Potato Version
- ½ cup frozen baked sweet potato, ~1 medium sized sweet potato
- 1 cup milk best if very cold
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maples syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 scoop unflavored, vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Pour the milk into your blender first. This helps the blades move more easily right from the start.
- Add the frozen sweet potato (break it into smaller chunks if needed) and remaining ingredients to the blender.
- Blend on low first to get things moving, then gradually increase to high. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Because sweet potato is thicker than fruit, this may take longer than your typical smoothie. Let it blend for 30–60 seconds, pause, then blend again until smooth.
- Best enjoyed right away for that thick, milkshake-like texture. If too thick, add a splash of milk and adjust the taste per your preference.
Notes
Nutritional information is just an estimated - calculated for the sweet potato pie. If using almond milk instead of Fairlife: 384 calories, 54g carbs, 19.8g protein.
Chocolate sweet potato smoothie with almond milk + protein powder nutritional info: 438 calories, 33 grams protein, 52g carbs, 9g fiber
- I baked the sweet potatoes at 400 degrees F for 60 minutes, cooled, and froze without the skin in a sandwich bag. Freeze in smaller chunks for easier blending.
- If using a cooled (not frozen) potato, add ice cubes or frozen cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 370mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 32g