Served in a transparent tall glass, the smoothie has an appealing light tan color, while fresh orange slices, soft banana stars, and a drizzle of honey on top add a pop of bright and warm tones. A green striped straw pokes out, creating a fun, contrasting detail.

Rootin’ Tootin’ New Potato Smoothie

Name: Rootin’ Tootin’ New Potato Smoothie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: new potatoes, 5 small boiled and peeled; banana, 1 ripe, sliced; freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 cups; honey, 2 tablespoons; vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; ice, 1 cup crushed; fresh orange slices, for garnishing; soft banana stars, for garnishing

Category Smoothie

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style American

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: April 13, 2025

This unique twist on the classic American smoothie will uplift your spirits on a gloomy day with its earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors. It's a delightful blend of in-season New Potatoes, juicy oranges, nutritious bananas, and a touch of honey and vanilla for some added richness.

Ingredients (for 2)

New potatoes - 5 small - boiled and peeled
Banana - 1 - ripe, sliced
Freshly squeezed orange juice - 2 cups
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Ice - 1 cup - crushed
Fresh orange slices - for garnishing
Soft banana stars - for garnishing

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥔✂️🔪

Cut the boiled new potatoes into quarters.
Step 2 - 🥔🍌🍊🍯🍨🔄

Combine the quartered new potatoes, sliced banana, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, and crushed ice in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness if necessary, adding more honey to taste.
Step 3 - 🍹🥛🍹

Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses.
Step 4 - 🍊🌟🍌🍯

Garnish with fresh orange slices and banana stars. Drizzle with a little bit of honey on top.
Step 5 - 🍹🥶💨

Serve immediately while it's fresh and chilled.

Additional

The awesome fact about this smoothie is its versatility - you can replace the new potatoes with sweet potatoes or even carrots for a different spin on the flavor. Need some extra protein? Add a scoop of your favorite plant-based powder. Kids will love helping with the garnishing part. Make some fun shapes out of banana and let them decorate their own glass!