When we tried the gorgeous purple Ube root, we knew we had to make a smoothie out of it right away. So here’s our delicious purple yam smoothie that’s as easy to make as it is sweet – you’ll love it!
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk a little more about this amazing root. Purple yam, also known as Ube, is a tuber species that belongs to the yam family. Its flesh has a unique vibrant purple hue, due to its high concentration of purple pigments anthocyanins.
Though similar to other roots like purple yams or Okinawa yams, purple yams are a different vegetable. They have drier flesh and a rougher, bark-like skin compared to sweet potatoes. Ube is a staple in Filipino cuisine and is used to make it Ube Halaya Spreads and many colorful desserts.
Because of their starchy flesh and slightly sweet, nutty taste, purple yams are just perfect for whipping up a creamy breakfast smoothie. Just follow our recipe below to get the Ube ready to mix – no fancy extractor required.
We combined purple yams with two other ingredients, ripe bananas and vegan coconut yogurt. They give the smoothie extra creaminess and sweetness – and make it even tastier and more nutritious!
A jar of this purple yam smoothie is included less than 230 calories and offers 20% RDI for fibers. You can combine it with some oatmeal, homemade cashew granola or nut butter and turn it into a filling and healthy breakfast. Yummy!