Lunch Smoothie: Sweet Potato Puree

By courtneyepowell

No time for a sit-down lunch? Take this smoothie to go. It has all the components of a well-rounded meal–carbs, fiber, protein, healthy fats–plus immune-boosting vitamin A. Kefir is loaded with probiotics that may improve gut health in athletes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat plain kefir
• 1/2 cup peeled, cooked sweet potato, cooled
• 1/4 cup canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp. walnuts
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 frozen banana, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Add ingredients to blender and mix well.