Sweet Potato Smoothie
This sweet potato smoothie tastes like a creamy slice of pie. It is a healthy and easy breakfast or snack. It is packed with vitamins and gives you lots of energy. Kids and grown-ups will love this yummy drink.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato: Poke holes in a potato with a fork. Microwave it for 5-7 minutes until soft, then scoop out the inside.
- Combine all ingredients: Add 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup milk,1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to the blender jar.
- Blend until very smooth: Secure the lid on your blender and blend on high for about one minute until the drink is perfectly creamy.
- Check thickness and serve: If your smoothie is too thick, add a bit more milk. Pour into a glass or jar and enjoy it right away.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, add a small splash of maple syrup.
- You can use canned sweet potato puree if you do not have any.
- Use a very ripe banana for the best flavor in your smoothie.
- Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one day.
- Add a handful of spinach for more vitamins; you will not taste it.
- A small pinch of salt can make all the sweet flavors taste better.