Sweet on Sweet Potatoes

I felt like a simple, dessert-like, healthy smoothie yesterday afternoon and this definitely hit the spot. This sweet potato smoothie is like drinking a rich milkshake. After I photographed it and made myself a "smoothie bowl," the leftovers quickly disappeared from the fridge, thanks to the other smoothie enthusiast I live with.

This super simple smoothie is packed with my favourite root vegetable: the sweet potato. I like sweet potatoes because... they’re sweet! I also adore them for their bountiful health benefits.

Sweet on Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are in fact, not a potato -they’re a member of the morning glory family. There are over 300 different types of sweet potatoes available, with colours ranging from dark orange to pure white. Since sweet potatoes are rich in the carotenoid, beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor), a fat-soluble nutrient, it's important to pair them with a touch of healthy fat, like chia seeds, coconut oil or olive oil, to help your body absorb this valuable nutrient.Generally, the darker orange the flesh of the sweet potato is, the more beta-carotene it contains, and the more nutrient-dense it is.

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

This recipe is perfect for any leftover sweet potato you have kicking around in your fridge. If you don't have leftover sweet potato, you can steam or roast one just for this recipe. Feel free to drink this smoothie straight from the glass, or make it into a smoothie bowl. I chose the latter, and topped my smoothie bowl with some homemade granola and sliced banana. It was pretty much the best meal of my weekend.

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