Smoothies don’t need to be green to be good for you. This Chocolate Sweet Potato Smoothie is a delicious and nutrient-dense blend that’s perfect for breakfast, a midday boost, or post-workout recovery. With its naturally sweet flavor, creamy texture, and rich chocolate notes, it’s a satisfying way to fuel your body while enjoying whole, nourishing ingredients.
The star of the recipe is sweet potatoes—an excellent source of fiber, complex carbohydrates, and beta-carotene, which supports healthy skin and immune function. Blended with frozen bananas, you get natural sweetness along with potassium and other key nutrients that support energy and muscle recovery.
Unsweetened almond milk keeps the smoothie dairy-free and light, while raw cacao powder offers a deep chocolate flavor and is rich in antioxidants and magnesium. A hint of maple syrup can be added for extra sweetness, though it’s totally optional. And the addition of cinnamon and ginger brings a warm, spiced undertone while also supporting digestion and overall wellness.
It’s also a smart way to use up leftover baked sweet potatoes—just blend everything together until smooth and creamy, pour into a glass, and enjoy right away.
Recipe
Serves 4
14 oz. (400g) sweet potatoes, leftover baked & peeled
24 fl oz. (720ml) almond milk, unsweetened
3 bananas, frozen
2 tbsp. raw cacao powder
2 tbsp. maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
How to Prepare
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into glasses and drink straight away.
