Name: Orange Sweet Potato Smoothie
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet potato purée ((1 large potato yields ~ 1 cup or 328 g // skin removed // or sub pumpkin purée + extra banana or maple syrup for sweetness)); 0.5 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium ripe banana ((previously sliced and frozen)); 1 tbsp almond butter ((optional)); 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ginger powder ((if using fresh ginger, use 1 tsp chopped per 1/4 tsp dried)); 0.5 tbsp flaxseed meal (or chia seeds); 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk; 0.25 cup orange juice ((optional)); 1 large handful ice; null null cinnamon

Orange Sweet Potato Smoothie

This sweet potato smoothie is a nutrient-packed and naturally sweet beverage that is both creamy and satisfying. It combines the wholesome goodness of sweet potato with ripe banana, almond butter, and a blend of warm spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. A touch of flaxseed meal or chia seeds adds extra fiber, while almond milk and orange juice create a smooth and refreshing texture. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is easy to make and delicious.

Instructions

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1

To bake your [sweet potato], preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C). Split in half lengthwise, lightly oil with olive oil (0.5 tbsp), and place face down on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until soft (25-30 minutes).
2

Or, to steam, place the [sweet potato] in a steamer basket over 2 inches of simmering [water] and cover. Steam for roughly 5-10 minutes or until fork tender. Let cool slightly before adding to blender.
3

Add all ingredients (including loosely packed sweet potato purée (1 cup), ripe banana (1 medium), almond butter (1 tbsp), ground turmeric (0.25 tsp), cinnamon (0.25 tsp), ginger powder (0.25 tsp), flaxseed meal (0.5 tbsp) or chia seeds (0.5 tbsp), unsweetened almond milk (0.75 cup), orange juice (0.25 cup), and handful ice (1 large)) to a blender and blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
4

Taste and adjust seasonings or sweetness as needed. Add more [banana] or [orange juice] for sweetness, and more [ice] to thicken.
5

Split between two small glasses and serve. Garnish with extra [cinnamon].