Quick Sweet Potato Smoothie (With Pumpkin Spice!)

A glass of layered sweet potato smoothie with granola and banana slice garnish, against a blue background. A straw is placed in the glass.

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Quick Sweet Potato Smoothie (With Pumpkin Spice!)

Say goodbye to summer and hello to sweater weather with this cozy, creamy sweet potato smoothie! Made with sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and a dash of pumpkin spice, it’s like sipping on all the best parts of fall. Bonus: it’s ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Beverages (Non-Alcoholic), Smoothies

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: fall smoothie, sweet potato smoothie

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: Christmas, Thanksgiving

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: smoothies

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 cup diced sweet potato about 1 medium potato
1 banana previously sliced and frozen
¼ to ½ cup milk can sub dairy-free, 60 to 120 mL
2 Tbsp maple syrup or 2 medjool dates
2 tsp pumpkin spice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: spoonful of nut butter, a thumb of fresh ginger

Instructions

Potato: If you like, peel the sweet potato. Then dice. Set in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Let cool before blending.
Blend: Add cooked sweet potato and all remaining ingredients to a blender, then blitz until smooth. Start with ¼ cup milk, adding more as needed. Optionally, add a spoonful of nut butter (for a boost of healthy fats) or fresh ginger (for a slightly spicy, zingy flavor). Serve immediately.

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