Ginger Orange Sweetpotato Smoothie
Ginger Orange Sweetpotato Smoothie, a registered dietitian finalist for the NCSPC Recipe Contest with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, blends baked sweetpotato with fresh orange, apple, banana, and warming ginger. Naturally sweet and lightly spiced, this vibrant smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed way to start your day.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium baked sweetpotato cooled and peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 medium navel orange peeled after zesting
- 1 medium apple cored
- 1 banana peeled
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ Cups water
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. If desired, add a little water.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Ginger Orange Sweetpotato Smoothie
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
832
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
33
g
37
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
16294
IU
326
%
Vitamin C
54
mg
65
%
Calcium
92
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
56
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 9gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 16294IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 56g
