Flax and Sweet Potato Orange Smoothie

Source:   |  Category: Breakfast, Beverage, Ground Flaxseed

This smoothie blends sweet potato, ground flaxseed, carrot juice and ginger for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) grilled or roasted sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) carrot juice
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flaxseed
  • 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) 1 % milk 
  • Toppings :
  • 2 dates, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) coconut
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) pecans, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flaxseed
1 cup grilled or roasted sweet potato1/4 cup carrot juice1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated1 tsp vanilla extract2 Tbsp ground flaxseed1 1/4 cup 1 % milk Toppings :2 dates, chopped2 Tbsp coconut2 Tbsp pecans, chopped2 Tbsp ground flaxseed

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine sweet potato, carrot juice, ginger, vanilla, ground flaxseed and milk. Cover and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour smoothie into two bowls and top with dates, coconut, pecans and ground flaxeed. Serve and enjoy!
  3. Serving: 2 smoothie bowls.
  4. Serving size: 1 1/3 cup (325 mL) smoothie plus toppings. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of flax.

Serving Size: 2 smoothie bowls.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories380
Total Fat4 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Carbohydrates53 g
Fiber9 g
Sugars31 g
Protein12 g
Sodium115 mg
Potassium596 mg

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