Purple Yam Latte - Healthy Breakfast Smoothie (Paleo, Whole30)
Try this Purple Yam Latte - Healthy Breakfast Smoothie (Paleo, Whole30) recipe
Try this Purple Yam Latte - Healthy Breakfast Smoothie (Paleo, Whole30) recipe
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (0g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Wash the purple yam and peel the skin.
- Dice into smaller chunks and steam until the yam is soft in the center and you can pierce them with a thin skewer in the thickest part. OR
- Place them in a microwave safe container, sprinkle a little water, and microwave on high for 2 minutes per side (4 mins total).
- Once the yam is slightly cool, add to a blender with the rest of ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Serve with sliced almonds (optional) or drink it from a smoothie cup for a perfect breakfast on-the-go!
Vibrant violet color meets a thick, velvety texture in this blended breakfast drink that draws its body entirely from starchy root vegetables rather than dairy. Cooked purple yam provides the density, requiring thorough steaming until a thin skewer slides into the center without resistance to ensure a completely smooth final suspension. Leftover boiled or steamed yam from a previous meal can replace the freshly cooked tubers directly, provided the pieces are completely chilled before blending to prevent melting the ice cubes prematurely. Blending requires high speed to pulverize fibrous starches, so run the motor for a full sixty seconds until zero graininess remains on the tongue. Full-fat canned coconut milk supplies the emulsified fats necessary for richness, while carton coconut milk adjusts the viscosity downward so the mixture pours cleanly from the container. Sliced almonds toasted briefly in a dry skillet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for four minutes add necessary textural contrast when scattered across the surface just before serving.
