Welcome to December. Isn’t this wild? It’s almost the end of 2014. I haven’t really gotten to grips with everything.
But I am still feeling cozy, even though we’re in the middle of the holiday season.
This advertisement will expire in 11. This smoothie stands out, even though I usually crave warmer foods in the colder months. Its rich orange color, creamy texture, and spicy, warm notes make it a real treat. I love sweet potatoes in a new way.
I love sweet potatoes. They are great for breakfast with oatmeal or lunch with salad. And for dinner, they go well together in roasted garbanzo beans and garlic sauce.
It’s hard to go wrong when you consider their nutritional value. They are packed with vitamin A (great for immunity) and beta-carotene. One potato contains about 4 grams of protein and around 6 grams of fiber.
The smoothie contains turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. These ingredients all have anti-inflammatory properties in the body.
This combination adds a spicy, warm undertone, which complements the sweetness perfectly.
Orange juice is a great source of vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system and fight off colds.
This smoothie is great for those days when you need something sweet and nutritious. It’s also easy to make with fewer than ten ingredients. This is my kind of breakfast.
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Immune Booster Orange Smoothie
This sweet potato smoothie is packed with nutrients, and it’s naturally sweet and creamy. Nourishing, easy, and so delicious.AuthorMinimalist Baker PRINT SAVE 471 votes PREP TIME5 minutes minutesCOOK TIME25 minutes minutesTOTAL TIME30 minutes minutesServings (smoothies)CourseBeverage, SmoothieCuisineGluten-Free, VeganFreezer Friendly1 Month (in ice cube trays)Does it keep?Up to 24 hours Cook Mode How to prevent your screen from going black
Ingredients
US Customary – Metric
Sweet potato puree, 1 cup (328g) (1 large potato yields about 1 cup; skin removed. Substitute pumpkin puree with extra banana or maple sugar.
One medium banana (previously frozen and sliced)
1 Tbsp Almond Butter ( optional).
Use 1/4 tsp of each turmeric, cinnamon and ginger. (If fresh ginger is used, use 1 tsp. Chopped ginger per 1/4 tsp. Dried).
Use 1/2 Tbsp of flaxseed or chia seed meal
Unsweetened almond milk 3/4 cup
1/4 cup orange juice, optional
Ice – 1 large handful
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. (204 C). Split your sweet potatoes in half. Place the sweet potato face-down on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Lightly oil it. Bake until soft, 25-30 minutes.
To steam, you can place the vegetables in a steamer over 2 inches of simmering water, cover, and steam for 5-10 minutes or until they are tender. Let the mixture cool before adding it to the blender.
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
Adjust seasonings and sweetness as necessary. Add more orange or banana for sweetness and more ice for thickening.
Divide between two small glasses. Add extra cinnamon to the garnish.
Notes
*Nutrition data is an estimate based on ingredients that are not optional.