"Morning Sunrise" Sweet Potato Smoothie

Soul food goodness served up in the form of a sweet potato smoothie.

Sweet potatoes are roasted ahead of time and served in a smoothie with dates, strawberries, and spices.

This smoothie has an intense sweet potato flavor from the roasting process which provides that caramelized taste and is the perfect dish for a good morning sunrise.

Smoothie Ingredients

• Oats
• Sweet potato
• Dates
• Ancho
• Almond milk
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Black pepper
• Strawberries 

How to make a sweet potato oatmeal smoothie

Smoothies are smoothies and should never be complicated. It’s why we love them. Just be mindful of how you load the blender to maximize smoothness and consistency. Liquid ingredients  are added first, then soft ingredients, and last harder frozen ingredients.

Note you will have to roast the sweet potatoes, but you can do this as part of your normal meal prep.

Smoothie Tips

• Roast the sweet potatoes first
• If you don’t have ancho chili then use your favorite chili powder.
• Add liquids to the blender first, then add remaining ingredients based on hardness (hardest ingredients should be added last). This makes it easier on your blender’s motor as well as ensures the smoothest texture.
• Ice is primarily to add a chill, but if you prefer lukewarm to slightly cold smoothie go without. Frozen or refrigerated ingredients provide sufficient temps from a coldness standpoint
• Freeze your bananas ahead of time for a thicker consistency. Check-out this tutorial for freezing bananas if needed.
• I use almond milk + water as the base for most of my smoothies. It's easy to get the consistency I want and the flavor is sorta neutral which plays well with all the other ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I boil the sweet potatoes?

Yes indeed. It’s probably easier, but the flavor though good, will not be as intense.

What kind of oats work best?

Old fashioned or quick oats are your best bests. You don’t have to cook them, but they easily blend. Steel cuts you should avoid unless you don’t mind a very chewy and grainy smoothie.

Is this smoothie spicy?

Ancho is not really spicy so you shouldn’t really be concerned with spiciness. Plus the sweet potatoes, dates, and fruit reduce any heat concerns. You can certainly make it spicy if you prefer. I do on occasion post workout when I went to keep my heart rate up a little longer lol.

For other smoothie recipes you might like, try these:

Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Instant Pot Oatmeal

Savory Oatmeal

Curry Oatmeal

Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Strawberry Oatmeal

Coconut Cherry Overnight Oats

Overnight Blueberry Oatmeal

Mango Turmeric Smoothie

Green Smoothie w/ Oats

Oat Smoothie w/ Dates

Vegan Peach Oatmeal Smoothie

If oatmeal seems like an odd smoothie ingredient, don’t fret, as it fits in extremely well. Even better it adds some heft from a satiety perspective. For more details on the uses of oats check-out this guide for making oatmeal.

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