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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Drinks » Sweet Potato Gingerbread Smoothie

    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Sweet Potato Gingerbread Smoothie

    Published Dec 15, 2013 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 46 Comments

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    All I want for Christmas is youuuuuuuu. And gingerbread.

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    And a Vitamix, duh.

    I'm actually Jewish so my holiday has sadly passed. But I still want gingerbread. I want it all up in my coffee and I want it in my smoothie. I want it in these brownies and I want it in these adorable little gingerbread men.

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    Since pretty much all I eat all day everyday is roasted sweet potatoes in some form or another (kidding....kind of), obviously Miss Sweet Tater landed her sassy self into this sip of heaven.

    And since blackstrap molasses is such a fab source of iron, I'm just going to use that as my excuse for consuming weirdly large amounts of it this season. I've yet to come up with a nutritional excuse for how and why I plow through 32 ounces of pure maple syrup in like t minus five seconds, but I'm working on it. Ummm it comes from a tree?

    And can we put alllllll the cinnamon sticks in everything? OMG. Such a festive touch.

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    Do yourself a favor and call this breakfast. Just make sure to have a few roasted sweet potatoes on hand like I tell you to in every other post. It's really quite a simple process. I would know--I do it every week. Wash a few sweet taters. Pierce them a few times with a fork. Roast at 400F for an hour. BADA BOOM. Use a couple for baked sweet potatoes with salsa and fried egg, a few in maple orange mashed sweet potatoes and the rest in this heaven that I like to call a smoothie.

    You can thank me later. Hopefully I haven't turned into a gingerbread [wo]man by then.

     

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    Sweet Potato Gingerbread Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Drinks
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    Description

    A deliciously creamy gingerbread smoothie sweetened with roasted sweet potato and pure maple syrup.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup roasted sweet potato, peeled and mashed
    • ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1 tsp molasses
    • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ + ⅛ tsp ground ginger
    • pinch of nutmeg and cloves
    • 2 ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Anneli says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:42 am

      Hi! I just found your site by reading Olena @ https://ifoodreal.com/ posts on facebook. I love sweet potato's and smoothies. Never thought to combine them. I'll have to try it! Love your site! Anneli

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 11, 2014 at 2:02 pm

        So glad you found me, Anneli! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂

        Reply
        • Anneli says

          January 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

          I made the smoothie and it was delicious! Almost tasted like pumpkin pie to me. I'm going to make some more for my husband... I drank it all 🙂 My daughter wasn't fan because she doesn't like the pumpkin or sweet potato taste. Definitely a great use for all those leftover sweet potatoes we have. Anneli

          Reply
    2. Anneli says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:42 am

      Hi! I just found your site by reading Olena @ https://ifoodreal.com/ posts on facebook. I love sweet potato's and smoothies. Never thought to combine them. I'll have to try it! Love your site! Anneli

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 11, 2014 at 2:02 pm

        So glad you found me, Anneli! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂

        Reply
        • Anneli says

          January 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

          I made the smoothie and it was delicious! Almost tasted like pumpkin pie to me. I'm going to make some more for my husband... I drank it all 🙂 My daughter wasn't fan because she doesn't like the pumpkin or sweet potato taste. Definitely a great use for all those leftover sweet potatoes we have. Anneli

          Reply
    3. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:35 am

      I need that gingerbread coffee in my life!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Yes you do! TJ's to the rescue, per usual 😉

        Reply
    4. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:35 am

      I need that gingerbread coffee in my life!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Yes you do! TJ's to the rescue, per usual 😉

        Reply
    5. Holly says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Oh my! I just need Molasses and I am making this ASAP! My sweet potato addiction is strong!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        You could easily use more maple syrup instead of the molasses! Go for it 🙂

        Reply
    6. Holly says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Oh my! I just need Molasses and I am making this ASAP! My sweet potato addiction is strong!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        You could easily use more maple syrup instead of the molasses! Go for it 🙂

        Reply
    7. Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      So I just clicked over to your blog from The Roasted Root solely because of its awesome name, and then you won me over with this smoothie. I'm a major sweet potato fan, and am seriously considering ditching work and going home to whip one of these up 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Awwww yay! Thanks for stopping by, Maggie! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂 Hope you love it!

        Reply
    8. Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      So I just clicked over to your blog from The Roasted Root solely because of its awesome name, and then you won me over with this smoothie. I'm a major sweet potato fan, and am seriously considering ditching work and going home to whip one of these up 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Awwww yay! Thanks for stopping by, Maggie! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂 Hope you love it!

        Reply
    9. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      December 16, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Very interesting! Looks good 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:24 pm

        Interesting in a good way 😉

        Reply
    10. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      December 16, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Very interesting! Looks good 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:24 pm

        Interesting in a good way 😉

        Reply
    11. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      December 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      i am seeing gingerbread related things on everyones post today, its a sign I need to get started on this ASAP.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:28 pm

        Gingerbread took over the blogosphere this week!! I'm obsessed.

        Reply
    12. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      December 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      i am seeing gingerbread related things on everyones post today, its a sign I need to get started on this ASAP.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:28 pm

        Gingerbread took over the blogosphere this week!! I'm obsessed.

        Reply
    13. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I need to get my butt to TJ's to buy some of that coffee! Holy cannoli! I added sweet potato into my smoothie once and it was sooooo filling. I am sure this one is delish. Cinnamon sticks are so pretty. It makes me think about oranges with cloves stuck in them. (Not sure how I made that connection but they're also pretty haha)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        I need to use the phrase "holy cannoli" more often. Love it!! Aren't cinnamon sticks the prettiest?

        Reply
    14. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I need to get my butt to TJ's to buy some of that coffee! Holy cannoli! I added sweet potato into my smoothie once and it was sooooo filling. I am sure this one is delish. Cinnamon sticks are so pretty. It makes me think about oranges with cloves stuck in them. (Not sure how I made that connection but they're also pretty haha)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        I need to use the phrase "holy cannoli" more often. Love it!! Aren't cinnamon sticks the prettiest?

        Reply
    15. Julia says

      December 16, 2013 at 10:18 am

      I didn't realize molasses had iron in it, but all the more reason for me to love it! I love your love of sweet potatoes and am excited to throw them in a blender with holiday cheer and make myself a sassy gingerbread smoothie with the cinnamon sticks! I would go through great lengths to make a cinnamon stick work as a straw and I'm 200% sure it'd be worth it to try. Sluuuuuurp!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Only unrefined blackstrap molasses does....crazy huh?! All the more reason to gulp in down in a sassy sweet tater smoothie!

        Reply
    16. Julia says

      December 16, 2013 at 10:18 am

      I didn't realize molasses had iron in it, but all the more reason for me to love it! I love your love of sweet potatoes and am excited to throw them in a blender with holiday cheer and make myself a sassy gingerbread smoothie with the cinnamon sticks! I would go through great lengths to make a cinnamon stick work as a straw and I'm 200% sure it'd be worth it to try. Sluuuuuurp!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Only unrefined blackstrap molasses does....crazy huh?! All the more reason to gulp in down in a sassy sweet tater smoothie!

        Reply
    17. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      December 16, 2013 at 9:48 am

      My mom brought me some pure Canadian Maple syrup last year when she visited Canada and wow! I hate to admit it but I finished half of it in "like t minus five seconds" !!! Then got scared that I might not be able to get my hands on this type of maple syrup again and had to forcibly ration myself!
      Your smoothie sounds fantastic, lady!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        OMG, pure Canadian maple syrup sounds like all kinds of delicious!!

        Reply
    18. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      December 16, 2013 at 9:48 am

      My mom brought me some pure Canadian Maple syrup last year when she visited Canada and wow! I hate to admit it but I finished half of it in "like t minus five seconds" !!! Then got scared that I might not be able to get my hands on this type of maple syrup again and had to forcibly ration myself!
      Your smoothie sounds fantastic, lady!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        OMG, pure Canadian maple syrup sounds like all kinds of delicious!!

        Reply
    19. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:23 am

      I will do myself a favor and call this breakfast! And then it will be breakfast with gingerbread coffee in t-minus 5 days when I raid the nearest TJs!!! I can't tell if I'm more jealous of the fact that you have unlimited access to TJs or a vitamix!?!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:29 pm

        I don't have a vitamix, but I'm dying to own one!! Gahhhhhh!

        Reply
    20. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:23 am

      I will do myself a favor and call this breakfast! And then it will be breakfast with gingerbread coffee in t-minus 5 days when I raid the nearest TJs!!! I can't tell if I'm more jealous of the fact that you have unlimited access to TJs or a vitamix!?!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:29 pm

        I don't have a vitamix, but I'm dying to own one!! Gahhhhhh!

        Reply
    21. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:06 am

      Because my obsession with molasses wasn't bad enough… Seriously. I actually -finished- a jar of molasses the other day. Finished. Who does that?! I understand honey and maple syrup, but molasses?! Want to start a support group?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Bahahaha your comment made me laugh out loud, for realz. Love ya. And heck yes to the support group. I'll bring smoothies if you bring cookies.

        Reply
    22. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      December 16, 2013 at 12:06 am

      Because my obsession with molasses wasn't bad enough… Seriously. I actually -finished- a jar of molasses the other day. Finished. Who does that?! I understand honey and maple syrup, but molasses?! Want to start a support group?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 18, 2013 at 10:30 pm

        Bahahaha your comment made me laugh out loud, for realz. Love ya. And heck yes to the support group. I'll bring smoothies if you bring cookies.

        Reply

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