Muscle Building Shake Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie

Written by Jamie, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

1 portion contains approximately: 180 calories - 31 g protein - 5 g fat - 39 g carbohydrates - 5 g fiber

Ingredients (for 1 person)

8 Tbsp Almased
1.5 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
0.5 cup sweet potato cubes (steamed)
1 tsp butter extract
1 tsp cinnamon
6 ice cubes

Preparation

Wash sweet potato (200 g) thoroughly. Pat dry then pierce with a fork about 3-4 times. Wrap potato in a damp paper towel and place potato on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes. If the potato is not yet fork-tender, keep microwaving in 30-second increments. Once tender, cut the sweet potato in half. Spoon out the sweet potato from the skin.

Add sweet potato and all ingredients to a blender. Blend for 15-30 seconds or until smooth.

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Blend Time: 1 minute

How spudtacular!

Getting creative and festive with your Almased shakes is a great strategy in helping you stick to the diet.

We created this recipe to go with the fall season. We discovered that the savory taste of sweet potato pairs well with Almased.

And if you're needing to increase your potassium levels, this potassium-rich recipe contains 1,232 mg of potassium (59% daily value). Potassium provides many health benefits, supporting heart health, neural function, cognitive function, muscle strength, and metabolism.

Tip: No time to cook a sweet potato? In the frozen aisle at most grocery stores, you can find steam-in-bag sweet potato cubes that are washed, cut and ready to steam.

Note: This recipe is for those in phases 3 and 4 of the Almased Figure Plan. Sweet potatoes are low-glycemic with beneficial fiber, making this recipe diabetic friendly. However, if you want to avoid the extra carbs, try a simpler recipe cinnamon roll.