Sweet potatoes are a staple for a lot of people when trying to lose weight. All of my friends who compete eat them during prep as they are a great source of complex carbohydrates, and they taste great. However, sometimes I get so tired of eating them. Thus I have been contemplating a different and fun way to consume them. This lead me to "clean, protein sweet potato pie". What I like about this recipe the most is; it is packed with with protein, a good amount of fiber and complex carbohydrates. This pie can be used a complete meal! Whether you want a healthy way to give into a sweet craving, or a nutritious meal to prep and go, this will be a great choice.
- 3-4 small to medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons of liquid Stevia OR 4 packs of Stevia
- 1 scoop of protein powder of choice (vanilla works best)
- Dash of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of organic whipped butter (healthier option of butters on the market)
- Optional: low fat graham cracker crust
What you do:
- Cut potatoes in half and boil until soft OR wrap potatoes in plastic wrap and microwave until soft (15-30 minutes)
- When potatoes are close to finished, preheat over to 350 degrees
- Once potatoes are soft, place in strainer to remove excess water
- Place potatoes in large bowl and add all remaining ingredients
- Blend all ingredients with a mixer until well-blended. I use the lowest speed setting. Mixture will be thick. *I use a small mixer. If you do not have one, you could try mixing with a spoon or placing in a large blender.
- Pour blended mixture into pie crust. If you are not using crust, pour in a pie pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes
- Remove from oven, let cool for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition information
This will vary based on ingredient variations and brands used. This is to be used a guide only.
- Serving size: 1 slice. Servings per pie: 6
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 10g
- If you make this without the crust:
- Calories: 125
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 10g
I like sweet potatoes, not a fan of sweet potato pie though. But I am super impressed with all of your creative recipes!! You are so talented!!
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Ah i wish i liked sweet potatoes this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I love sweet potatoes so I may try it!
ReplyDeleteyum!! i would definitely make this without the crust. then its gluten free, yay! love sweet potatoes.
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ReplyDeleteI love all your recipes, they always look so good!
ReplyDeleteLove sweet potatoes! This looks really good!
ReplyDeleteThat looks good but I hate sweet potatoes bummer
ReplyDeletemmm looks yummy! My husband and I both love sweet potatoes!
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE with this recipe! I am having breast reduction surgery next week and I love to eat sweet potatoes when I know I need some carbs with my meds! This will be perfect! Thanks girl!
ReplyDeleteI eat A LOT of sweet potatoes, im always looking for new ways to cook them. Sounds fabulous to me!
ReplyDeleteTHIS look soooo good!!! I will def have to try this!
ReplyDeleteSaving this for Thanksgiving next month! it's brilliant!
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