sweet potato peanut butter protein smoothie (Print Version)

Smooth blend of sweet potato, peanut butter, banana, and spices for a creamy, protein-rich beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium sweet potato (approximately 200 g), peeled and cubed

→ Liquids

02 - 240 ml unsweetened almond milk (or alternative milk of choice)

→ Protein

03 - 30 g vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

→ Nut Butters

04 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

→ Fruits

05 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen

→ Sweeteners & Spices

06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, to taste)
07 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ice

10 - 0.5 cup ice cubes (approximately 6–8 cubes)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange the peeled and cubed sweet potato on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and caramelized at the edges. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Add the cooled roasted sweet potato, almond milk, protein powder, peanut butter, frozen banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry and freezer staples
  • Ready in under ten minutes with meal prepping
  • Tastes like a peanut butter pie in a glass but with loads of fiber and protein
  • Naturally gluten free and dairy free options included
  • Kids and adults are both big fans in my house I first tried this after roasting too many sweet potatoes for dinner and now even picky eaters request it after workouts
02 -
  • Loaded with plant protein and slow-digesting carbs so it keeps you full
  • Good source of potassium vitamin A and fiber from sweet potatoes and banana
  • You can prep extra sweet potato and freeze in portions for rapid smoothie making
  • Peanut butter is my personal favorite ingredient for its creamy mouthfeel and flavor this smoothie is a hit when we do family brunch and everyone likes building their own toppings bar
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes at the start of the week and freeze for effortless smoothie prep
  • Start blending with liquids on the bottom to help everything puree smoothly and quickly
  • Do not rush the cooling step on the sweet potato for the best creamy chilled texture your smoothie should not be warm
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