Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and nutritious. They are high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which are beneficial for your digestive system and the healthy bacteria that live in your gut. The antioxidants in sweet potatoes may also help to improve eye health, enhance brain function, and reduce the risk of cancer. Finally, they are quick to bake and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use, making them an easy staple to have on hand and eat on a regular basis.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1-2 tsp avocado oil (or your favorite cooking oil)

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 deg F.

• Scrub and clean sweet potatoes. Dry them with a towel.

• Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.

• Drizzle a small amount of oil onto each sweet potato and use your hands to cover the oil over the potato skin.

• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

• Bake for about 50 minutes or until soft.

Notes

• Baked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days.

• Reheat baked sweet potatoes in the microwave for an easy lunch or dinner.

• Chop up leftover baked sweet potatoes to add to salads, quinoa, pasta, or scrambled eggs.

• Freeze sweet potatoes: leftover sweet potatoes are great in smoothies! Let them cool after baking, then remove the peel and chop them into small pieces. Place in a single layer in a freezer bag or glass container. Toss in a few cubes to add some vegetables, carbohydrates, and natural sweetness to your smoothies. See this recipe for a delicious Spiced Sweet Potato Recovery Smoothie.