This Creamy Sweet Potato Kefir Smoothie tastes just like sweet potato pie and packs 18g of protein in each smoothie, with no protein powder!
Fall is here and this kefir smoothie offers all the flavors and comforts of Fall you’re looking for. With 18g protein and 5g of fiber this probiotic smoothie will leave you full and satisfied for hours!
What does kefir do?
Why put kefir in a sweet potato smoothie you may ask? Why not just use yogurt? Well, kefir not only offers several essential nutrients but it’s also a more powerful probiotic than yogurt. Probiotics have a number of health benefits including helping you digest your food, and improving mental health. Kefir contains up to 61 strains of bacteria and yeasts which give kefir these probiotic properties. Read more about the benefits of kefir.
Is it ok to blend kefir?
Blending kefir into a sweet potato smoothie is definitely ok! The normal blending process (a short period of time) and at room temperature or chilled allows the bacteria in kefir to remain alive and ready to help your gut. Some experts recommend avoiding blending kefir with honey though because of honey’s natural antibiotic like properties.
Is it ok to eat raw sweet potato?
Sweet potatoes can be eaten raw, though I recommend boiling your sweet potatoes for this kefir smoothie recipe because of the texture and the sweet flavor that cooking sweet potatoes brings out. (Note: yams cannot safely be eaten raw due to naturally occurring plant proteins that can be harmful if uncooked.)
How to make a kefir smoothie?
I highly recommend boiling your sweet potato ahead of time and just keeping it in the fridge for when you’re ready to make your Creamy Sweet Potato Kefir Smoothie.
But if you need to steam it right when you’re making your smoothie, just wash your sweet potato and poke holes in it with a fork. Wrap it in plastic wrap and microwave it for 6-7 minutes until steamed through and soft to the touch. (You can also use any other method you prefer to steam a potato.)
While the sweet potato is steaming, add all of your other ingredients to your blender. Remove the sweet potato from the microwave, unwrap it and let it sit for a few minutes so it doesn’t melt the ice in your blender right away. (Hence why I recommend making it ahead of time.)
Once the potato has cooled down some, add it to your blender and blend for 60 seconds until your creamy sweet potato kefir smoothie is ready to go!
Really love a good creamy smoothie that’s packed with fiber and protein? Make sure to try these other smoothies:
Blood Sugar Friendly Spirulina Smoothie
Easy No Added Sugar Raspberry Smoothie
Creamy Sweet Potato Kefir Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato or 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups plain kefir
- ¼ cup hemp seeds or flax seeds
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups ice
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash your sweet potato and poke holes in it with a fork. Wrap it in plastic wrap and microwave it for 6-7 minutes until steamed through and soft to the touch. (You can also use any other method you prefer to steam a potato.)*
- While the sweet potato is steaming, add all of your other ingredients to your blender. Remove the sweet potato from the microwave, unwrap it and let it sit for a few minutes so it doesn’t melt the ice in your blender right away.
- Once the potato has cooled down some, add it to your blender and blend for 60 seconds until your creamy sweet potato kefir smoothie is ready to go!
