In addition to being one of the best carb sources on its own, sweet potato combined with navy beans makes a drink that would make a dietitian's heart jump for joy! The added sweetness of the potato—plus the perfect balance of carbs, protein, and fat—makes this smoothie a great way to recharge after a spirited workout.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (2% fat)
- 1 whole sweet potato
- ¼ 1 cup navy beans, canned
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tsp sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tsp natural almond butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup, mashed banana
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- Place all of the ingredients in a blender container and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, blend in additional milk.