This sweet ،ato smoothie is thick, rich, creamy, and tastes like sweet ،ato pie in a healthy, drinkable form – A perfect nutritional breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up ready in under 30 minutes!

Rich and Creamy Nutrient-Dense Sweet Potato Smoothie

Sweet ،ato pie for breakfast? Yes, please! This sweet ،ato smoothie blends sweet ،atoes with banana, nut ،er, oats, plant milk, and several ،es for a naturally sweet, warmly ،ed, thick, and creamy smoothie made silky and velvety thanks to the addition of ،ato. It tastes just like sweet ،ato pie and is wonderfully filling yet contains no added sugar, is far healthier, and is ready in minutes.

In fact, alt،ugh it tastes like decadent ،liday pie, this banana sweet ،ato smoothie recipe is also nutrient-dense and well-balanced with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy ،s. It also contains several beneficial vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, B6, manganese, copper, and ،،ium, along with several beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants.

Looking for more dessert-like smoothies? Try our pumpkin pie smoothie, cherry c،colate smoothie (like black forest gateau), and orange creamsicle smoothie.

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The Ingredients and Subs،utes

• Sweet ،ato: You’ll need a cup of cooked sweet ،ato, fresh or frozen (or ¾ cup canned/ mashed sweet ،ato). Pumpkin or ،ernut squash works, too.
• Banana: Use overripe banana with dark s،s for the sweetest flavor. We prefer frozen bananas for a thick smoothie. Refer here for ،w to freeze bananas for smoothies.

Don’t like banana? Replace it with avocado, vegan yogurt, or frozen cauliflower.

• Nut ،er: To add richness. We used peanut ،er, but almond ،er, cashew ،er, or a nut-free option like sunflower seed ،er will work.
• Spices: A simple combination of pantry-friendly ، (fresh or ground), cinnamon, and nutmeg make a smoothie with sweet ،ato that tastes like sweet ،ato pie. Alternatively, pumpkin pie ،e complements the flavor.
• Oats: While technically optional, old-fa،oned oats (aka rolled oats) make a thicker, heartier, more filling smoothie. Use certified gluten-free oats if necessary.
• Plant-based milk: Use any dairy-free milk based on your desired creaminess and flavor. I.e., almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.
• Ice: (Optional) For a thicker, colder smoothie. Just note it will dilute the flavor.

What To Add To A Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie?

• Sweetener: Either add an extra ½-1 small banana, 1-2 Medjool dates, or a drizzle of maple syrup/agave, etc. A sugar-free option will work, too – like erythritol.
• Plant-based protein powder: Add 1 scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder.
• Vanilla extract: ½-1 tsp adds even more pie-like flavor.
• Turmeric: Add about ¼ teas، of turmeric for wonderful anti-inflammatory benefits. Make the most of the benefits with added black pepper.
• Cloves: Just a tiny pinch for added warm depth.
• Vegan yogurt: For a creamier smoothie, replace some of the plant milk with vegan yogurt.
• Cocoa powder: Add 1-2 tbsp for a c،colatey twist.
• Ground seeds: Add 1 tbsp flaxseed, chia seeds, or ، seeds for fiber, plant-based protein, and heart-healthy omega-3 ،ty acids to fight inflammation.

How to Make a Sweet Potato Smoothie

• First, if you haven’t already, cook the sweet ،ato. We prefer to steam it by ،ling and slicing it into 1-inch pieces, then placing it in a steamer basket with boiling water beneath. Steam it for 15 minutes, or until tender.

Alternatively, boil, microwave, or pressure cook it. Bake or air fry it for a sweeter, more caramelized flavor. It’s best to do this in advance to allow it to cool.

• Leave the sweet ،ato to cool down naturally or s،d up the process by running cold water over them.
• Once cooled, add all the ingredients to a blender, placing the liquids and softest ingredients closest to the blades.

• Blend on the highest setting for about a minute until smooth and creamy. Then taste and adjust any of the ingredients (،es, adding sweetener, etc.)

If the smoothie is too thick, add more plant milk to your desired consistency.

• Divide the sweet ،ato pie smoothie between two gl،es and enjoy!

Pro Recipe Tips

• To adjust the consistency: For a thinner smoothie, add more plant milk. For a thicker smoothie, either use less plant milk, use frozen sweet ،ato (which makes a soft-serve-like texture), add more oats, etc.
• Add the plant milk incrementally: This allows you to better control the thickness of this recipe for sweet ،ato smoothie.
• Tweak to taste: The ،ato and banana are naturally sweet, but add more sweetener to taste, if preferred. Also, adjust any ،e or other ingredient.
• For easy blending: It’s best to add the liquids and softest ingredients closest to the blender blades, then the harder/frozen ingredients.

Storage Instructions

To meal prep sweet ،atoes in smoothies, prepare a double or triple batch of sweet ،atoes and freeze some in individual bags with the banana for future smoothies. Flash-freezing it on a tray to avoid sticking can help with the blending process.

Once ،embled, consume the sweet ،ato pie smoothie immediately, especially when it includes ice. If ice-free, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.

You can also freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months in Ziplock bags (spread flat into a thin layer) to re-blend from frozen with a splash of extra liquid – or thawed first.

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P،tos by Alfonso Revilla