Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Winter Smoothie
Thick, creamy winter smoothie that tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. Packed with 22g protein and warming chai spices, this 280-calorie breakfast keeps you full for hours without leaving you cold. Perfect for weight loss goals and busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or fat-free
- ½ cup roasted sweet potato cooled
- ½ cup frozen pear chunks
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Tiny pinch ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 3-4 ice cubes
- Stevia or honey to taste optional
Instructions
- Add almond milk and Greek yogurt to blender first to create a liquid base that helps everything blend smoothly.
- Add cooled sweet potato, frozen pear chunks, and banana. Make sure sweet potato is completely cool to avoid a lukewarm smoothie.
- Add all spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves), vanilla extract, and ground flaxseed to the blender.
- Blend on medium speed for 15 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth with no chunks or spice specks.
- Check consistency. If too thick, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time. If too thin, add ice cubes and blend for another 20 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Add stevia or honey only if your fruit wasn't very ripe. Blend 5 more seconds to incorporate.
- Pour into a large glass, sprinkle extra cinnamon on top, and drink slowly over 15-20 minutes for maximum satiety.
Notes
Sweet Potato Prep: Pierce a medium sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 5-6 minutes until soft. Let cool completely before using. Can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make It Dairy-Free: Swap Greek yogurt for silken tofu plus 1 scoop vanilla protein powder to maintain the protein content.
Warm Version: Skip ice and frozen fruit. Use room-temperature or slightly warmed almond milk and fresh pear for a cozy, non-cold smoothie.