Happy Sweet Potato Day! 11 Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes

Oh, Sweet Potato! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways:

Sweet potato fries ( ok, not exactly the healthiest but ok to sneak in OCCASIONALLY)

Sweet potato casserole or s.p. crunch: instead of loading up with white sugar, use brown sugar and less or maple syrup. Also use a little more vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Roasted cubes: peel and cut into cubes. Mix with olive oil and roast until done. Add chili powder and cinnamon before cooking for that "sweet/spicy" kick.

Baked whole potato: just like a baked potato. Bake until soft and add a pat of grass-fed butter or ghee.

Slice and use as a toast: Add guacamole or avocado, pumpkin seeds, sprouts, a poached or scrambled egg with spinach, cottage cheese with cinnamon, and toasted pecans. What do you put on toast?

Baked and pureed: use in muffins, bread, or even a smoothie ( takes on a whole new flavor)

A sweet potato pie: just like a pumpkin pie but with sweet potato

A sweet potato cobbler: My dad loved those and yes, they are 100% southern and delicious!

Chilli carrier: bake a sweet potato slice open and top it with chili!

Soup: Sweet potato soup is yummy!

Use as a base for pizza vs tomato sauce: What tastes good with sweet potato? I have had one with caramelized onions, fig jam, goat cheese, and arugula. It was divine.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are not actual potatoes but rather starchy root vegetables. This vegetable is high in beta-carotene and comes in various colors including pink, white, purple, red, and of course orange. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, Vitamins A, C, B6, B5, and E, potassium, and manganese.

Happy Bake a Sweet Potato Day! Drop a comment below and tell me how you like your sweet potato.