Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Come on, it couldn’t get any easier, but sometimes in life, we forgot IDEAS for dinner! And healthy ones, may I add. Sweet potatoes are filled with lots of nutrients and are inexpensive. Have them on hand and use them yearly! Some benefits of this powerhouse are:

  • Rich in Iron
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Also contains vitamins C, D and E! (C&E play in part of disease prevention)
  • High in fiber (because our bodies need to pooh! There I said it!)
  • Contains magnesium which helps with relaxation and anti-stress mineral
  • Contains potassium
  • AND beauty moms, these nutrients contribute to a glowing complexion and shiny hair!

Make this side for the kids, pssshhh, give yourself this wonderful gift!

Super easy and in charge, let’s begin!

Ingredients:

  • 4 sweet potatoes: scrubbed
  • 1 Tbs. Earth Balance Butter Spread
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (add as much or as little as you like.)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Prick potatoes with a fork and place onto oven rack.

3. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until they are soft

4. Let cool until you can touch them

5. Remove skin and discard.

6. Place potato flesh into a bowl and add butter and cinnamon. Mix.

7. Serve warm.

Go a step further and add raisins or nuts! (Pecans are my favorite!)