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Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans

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Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans make a great choice to enjoy in the a.m., but they make a fab dessert option, too. Sweet potatoes in a smoothie? Why not! They might not be in your regular rotation for morning smoothies, but I hope you’ll try this seasonal delight. 

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans are perfect for the a.m., and make a nice dessert, too! You'll love these sweet potato and pear smoothies!

Thanksgiving is almost here, and I bet you’re busy planning and prepping. I know I am! If you’ve been here before, you’ll know I’m a sweet potato fiend: I love Sweet Potato “Fried Rice” (so colorful and delicious), Curried Sweet Potato Muffin Cups that make a great grab-and-go dish, and Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Quinoa Cakes as part of a lighter meal. And that’s just the tip of my sweet potato iceberg! 

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans are fabulous in the a.m. You'll love the fall flavors of these wonderful smoothies.

I was recently making a dish that included sweet potatoes, and I had some extra left behind – not enough to do much with, but I certainly didn’t want to waste them. I also had some pears on hand. My immediate thought was, “Smoothies!”

Sweet potatoes in a smoothie? Why not! They’re colorful, delicious, and big on nutritional value. If you’re looking for another fall-inspired smoothie, try my Green Grape, Apple & Cinnamon Smoothies. The grapes are a really nice addition.

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans make a tasty and filling breakfast (and are good for dessert, too)! These fall-inspired smoothies are delicious!

This recipe for Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans will pleasantly surprise you. After my first sip I actually said, “OMG.” Aloud. To myself.

These smoothies are amazing as-is, but I decided that they still needed a little something extra on top. I added whipped topping to them, but in my mind, I couldn’t stop thinking about pecans. I had just enough in my pantry to use somehow. (If you’re going to serve these in the morning, maybe leave out the candied pecans and whipped topping. Maybe.) 

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans make a fabulous fall breakfast. You'll love the fall-inspired ingredients in these smoothies!

I added a candy coating to the pecans in no time flat, and they were exactly what these smoothies needed. The candied pecans make a crunchy complement to the creamy sweet potatoes and pears, and brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger seasoning.

Keep in mind that prior to making these smoothies, I used leftover roasted sweet potatoes. If you don’t have leftovers, don’t worry — you can easily cook a sweet potato in the microwave (pierce it first) in about 5 minutes. 

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans will have you toasting to fall! These smoothies are great in the morning, and make a great dessert, too!

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you’ll add these smoothies to your menu at some point over the fall — you’ll be glad for it.

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans make a wonderful breakfast smoothie, and they're tasty for dessert, too! You'll love these smoothies with their fall-inspired ingredients!

Nutrition

Calories

364 cal

Fat

29 g

Carbs

26 g

Protein

4 g
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Serves 2, 8-ounce smoothies

Sweet Potato-Pear Smoothies with Candied Pecans
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Ingredients

    For the Smoothies:
  • 2 pears, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 sweet potato that has been cooked in the microwave about 5 minutes
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 5-8 ice cubes
  • Optional: whipped topping
    • For the Candied Pecans:
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

    For the Smoothies:
  1. Like I mentioned, I used leftover roasted sweet potatoes for this recipe. If you don't have leftovers, you can cook a sweet potato (pierce it first) in the microwave for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the pears and sweet potatoes (make sure the sweet potatoes are cooled to at least room temperature) to a blender.
  3. Add the yogurt, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to the blender and process until smooth.
  4. Garnish with whipped topping and candied pecans.
    5. For the Candied Pecans:
  5. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the brown sugar and cinnamon, and mix to combine.
  7. Add the pecans to the butter mixture and cook for a few minutes, stirring.
  8. Transfer the pecans to a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, and spread them out to cool.
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Comments

  6. Sissy says

    Should have tried the recipe your way exactly. Made it with pumpkin instead of sweet potato and it had a bitter taste. I do not recommend using pumpkin; next time I will not make it unless I have sweet potato on hand.
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  23. Nikki Gwin says

    Oh my goodness! I have never gotten into the smoothy craze, but wow that looks good! And YES PLEASE on the whipped topping and candied pecans EVEN at breakfast! :) gwingal
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  26. Jen says

    This looks like a fun, seasonal smoothie! Though whipped topping is a must, even at breakfast....it's the holidays, right?!
    Reply

  34. Christina says

    After all the rich holiday foods my body could use a smoothie. FOR REALS. This looks like a great way to infuse some health into our diets while combining our favorite holiday flavors!
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