PrintThe Sweet Potatoes My Kids Ask For Year-Round: Discover Delicious Recipes!
A collection of delicious sweet potato recipes that kids love, perfect for any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- If desired, add maple syrup for sweetness and mix well.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be substituted with yams if preferred.
- Adjust the spices according to your kids’ taste.
- These sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg