Sweetpotato Dream Slush

Recipe Developed by Tessa Nguyen, RD, LDN in partnership with NCSPC. This frosty afternoon treat takes seconds to whip up in the blender with a low-cost, healthy twist featuring sweetpotatoes, fresh oranges and vanilla. Definitely on the summer smoothie list!

Recipe

Servings 1
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sweetpotatoes mashed
  • 1 large navel orange juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1-2 cups ice

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more ice if thicker consistency is desired.
  • Serve in a mug and garnish with a slice of orange before enjoying cold.

Notes

You can use whole fat, 2% or nonfat milk.
You can easily make this dish vegan by opting for a plant-based milk alternative.
Number of servings (yield): 1 
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Dream Slush
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
620
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
9980
IU
200
%
Vitamin C
 
85
mg
103
%
Calcium
 
226
mg
23
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
32
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 9980IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 32g