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Sweetpotato Protein Pudding & Popsicles

Recipe developed by DJ Blatner, RDN, CSSD
Turn your SWEETPOTATOES into the best POST-WORKOUT SNACK!
This SWEETPOTATO PROTEIN PUDDING is a chocolatey treat that gives your muscles the protein + quality carbs they need! 🍫🍠💪🍠
Packed with nutrition from sweetpotatoes!
💪 30g PROTEIN per serving🥣 Meal prep friendly
🍫 Fudgy dessert vibes
❄️ FREEZE into fudgesicles
Each medium SWEETPOTATO has:
🧡 only about 100 CALORIES
🧡 QUALITY CARBS (for steady energy)
🧡 FIBER (4 grams which is more than in a packet of oatmeal!)
🧡 VITAMIN A (over 100% of your daily needs)
🧡 VITAMIN C (immune boosting antioxidant)
🧡 ELECTROLYTES like 440mg potassium, 70mg sodium, and 32mg magnesium
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 146kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweetpotato
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 scoops protein powder 30g protein, chocolate or vanilla flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened soymilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Prep sweetpotato: Wash the sweetpotato and cut it in half lengthwise. Brush it with olive oil and then place it flesh-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for ~30 minutes, or until the sweetpotato is tender and golden. Let it cool.
  • Blend: In a blender, add 1 cup baked sweetpotato flesh (no skin), Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, salt, and milk, blend until smooth.
  • Serve: Split mixture into 2 containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • FUDGESICLE OPTION: Spoon mixture into popsicle molds and freeze into a refreshing treat! Makes about 4 fudge pops.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Protein Pudding & Popsicles
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
67
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
286
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
8099
IU
162
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
130
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
17
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8099IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 17g