Bako Sweet

Baked Sweet Potatoes = the easiest side dish ever 🍠🔥

1. Cut in half
2. Lather with olive oil
3. sprinkle salt + pepper
4. Place cut-side DOWN on the pan
Bake at 350° for 90 minutes

Then the hardest part… let them cool for an hour 😅🤌
Soft, caramelized, and basically melts in your mouth.

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Sweet Potato Donut Bites 🍠✨

These naturally sweet, soft donut bites are made with simple ingredients and packed with cozy flavor. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or something sweet with your morning coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato

• 1 ⅔ cup oat flour

• ¼ cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

For Topping:

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 4 tsp monk fruit sweetener

Directions:

Poke holes in a Bako sweet potato and bake at 425°F until soft and caramelized.

Let cool, peel, and mash.

Add mashed sweet potato to a bowl with remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.

Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll into bite-sized balls.

Toss bites in cinnamon + monk fruit coating.

Place on a baking tray and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes

Sweet, cozy, and made with real ingredients.

Storing sweet potatoes the right way helps maintain their flavor, texture, and freshness. 🍠

Here are a few simple tips:

1. Keep them away from onions and bananas. Both release natural gases that can cause sweet potatoes to spoil faster.

2. Skip the refrigerator. Cold temperatures can change the starch inside the sweet potato, which can lead to a hard center and affect the natural sweetness when cooked.

3. Use a breathable mesh bag. Mesh allows air to circulate around the potatoes, preventing trapped moisture that can lead to mold or soft spots.

4. Store in a cool, dry place. A pantry or countertop works best. Sweet potatoes do best in environments with good airflow and low moisture.

Stored properly, sweet potatoes can last several weeks while keeping their quality and flavor.