Whipped Vanilla-Almond Sweet Potatoes

(Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet potato, cubed
• 2 T vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1 t fresh grated ginger
• 1 packet sweetener (e.g., maple syrup, stevia, etc.)
• 2 T almonds, chopped

Method

1. Fill a small saucepan with water and place over high heat until boiling. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and reduce heat. Once water has returned to a gentle boil, cook sweet potatoes for 5-6 more minutes, or until soft when poked with a fork.

2. Remove potatoes from water and place into a blender. Add all remaining ingredients except almonds and puree until smooth and fluffy.

3. Place sweet potato mixture on serving plate and top with chopped almonds.

Notes:

* I leave the peel on the sweet potatoes, as I enjoy the taste as well as the nutrients that it provides. For a smoother and fluffier texture, however, feel free to peel potatoes before boiling them.

* I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any milk would work well in this recipe.

* The amount of liquid listed here is an estimate. Depending on the size and starchiness of your potato, you might need more or less milk.

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