Candied Sweet Potato Smoothie

The morning after Thanksgiving, I woke up thinking about the sweet potatoes we enjoyed the day before.  I decided to try a sweet potato smoothie by placing my left over candied sweet potatoes in my Vitamix with a cup of almond milk.  It was so completely delicious!

I have since recreated the same smoothie without using Thanksgiving leftovers, so I can enjoy this treat year round.  Because sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, I always have a few steamed ones in my fridge to use in recipes or to just eat for a snack.  I was able to easily pull one out in the morning for my smoothie.

Candied Sweet Potato Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 steamed sweet potato, chilled
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 handful of pecans

Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix or other blender.  Blend for 30 seconds.  Enjoy!