Sweet Potato-Coconut Smoothie

Serves 2 to 3
Time 1 hr
Sweet Potato-Coconut Smoothie

Sweet potato makes a healthful and filling addition to your morning smoothie. Roast extra sweet potatoes so you can whip up smoothies all week long, or portion and freeze potatoes for later use.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1(8- to 10-ounce) sweet potato
    1 1/2 cupsunsweetened coconut milk beverage
    1/2 cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt
    2 tablespoonsflaxseed meal or hemp seeds
    2 tablespoonshoney or pure maple syrup
    1/2 teaspoongrated nutmeg
    1 1/2 cupsice cubes
    2 tablespoonstoasted coconut (optional)

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Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F.


Place sweet potato on a small baking sheet and roast until very tender, 50 to 60 minutes.


Halve sweet potato and let cool, then peel. (You’ll have about 1 cup flesh.)


Sweet potato will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.


Combine sweet potato, coconut milk, yogurt, flaxseed, honey and nutmeg in a blender and blend until smooth.


Add ice and blend again until smooth.


Pour into 2 or 3 tall glasses and garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

220

Total Fat

6g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

75mg

Total Carbohydrate

38g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

20g

Protein

7g

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