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
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
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