Chocolate Sweet Potato Smoothie High-Protein
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup sweet potatoes (cubed)
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons protein powder
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- This step is best completed several hours before making your smoothie.Peel, chop and steam 1 sweet potato. Spread them out on a sheet and freeze them. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer.
- In a blender, add 1/2 cup almond milk, the cooked 1/2 cup sweet potato cubes, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder, 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon almond butter, and 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds.Blend on high until everything is well combined and creamy. If it’s too thick, add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve and enjoy your delicious, high-protein treat!
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Notes
Sweet Potato Prep: You can prep the sweet potatoes in advance by steaming or roasting them, then store them in the freezer for several months, making it quick to throw this smoothie together. Freezing the sweet potatoes first gives the smoothie a creamy, milkshake-like texture!
Protein Options: If you don’t have protein powder on hand, you can still get a protein boost by adding extra Greek yogurt or a spoonful of hemp seeds. You can increase the protein by using a full scoop of protein powder.
Sweetness Level: Depending on the sweetness of your protein powder or personal taste, feel free to adjust the amount of maple syrup or skip it altogether if you prefer a less sweet smoothie.
Boost the Fiber: Add a handful of spinach or a scoop of oats to increase the fiber content without affecting the flavor much.
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