Purées · Side · by Mara
Mara’s Goldenroot Protein Purée
Sweet Potato Protein Purée
Sweet potato, Greek yogurt, broth, and savory protein powder blend into a smooth, warmly spiced purée. Mara checks the powder label first; mystery scoops are poor kitchen policy.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Serving
- About 3/4 cup
- Texture
- Smooth
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baked sweet potato flesh, skin removed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 fluid ounces warm low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1/4 scoop unflavored or chicken-soup protein powder approved by your care team
- Pinch of garlic powder, cumin, or mild curry powder, optional
Directions
- 1
Whisk the protein powder into the warm broth until no dry pockets remain.
- 2
Add the broth mixture, sweet potato, and Greek yogurt to a food processor or small blender.
- 3
Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl.
- 4
Add more warm broth 1 teaspoon at a time until the purée matches your approved texture.
- 5
Season gently, then serve warm rather than hot.
PER SERVING
Nutrition
- Protein
- 14g
- Calories
- 160
- Carbs
- 23g
- Fat
- 2g
Source reports approximate calories, fat, carbohydrate, and protein; fiber, sugar, and sodium were not provided. Use only a protein powder approved by your care team.
Source: Adapted from OncoLink and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Tracey Birnhak Nutritional Counseling Program, “Sweet Potato Puree” (https://www.oncolink.org/support/nutrition-and-cancer/webinars/protein-packed-purees); independently worded Guild adaptation.
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