AIP Friendly Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Roasting the sweet potato before blending is the move that makes this smoothie taste like dessert in a glass — the oven caramelizes the natural sugars and gives the whole thing a deep, warming sweetness that raw sweet potato just can't deliver. Full-fat coconut milk brings a luscious, creamy body that makes each sip feel genuinely indulgent, and it pairs beautifully with the warm spice blend of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Vanilla powder keeps things compliant without the alcohol extract that shows up in most vanilla flavorings, which is one of those small details that actually matters when you're being careful about what goes in. A touch of maple syrup ties it all together, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet your potato turned out. The whole thing blends up in under two minutes once the potato has cooled, making it an easy, satisfying option for mornings when you want something that feels like a treat. It serves two, so it's a great option to share — or save the second glass for later in the day when you need something comforting and nourishing.
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2 servings
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz), scrubbed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- pinch of salt
- 4–5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the sweet potato directly on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes, until the skin is wrinkled and a fork slides through the center with no resistance. Set aside until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Peel the sweet potato and measure out 3/4 cup of the flesh, packing it lightly. Reserve any remaining flesh for another use.
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