10 Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes That Taste Amazing

 

Hey mama! Being honest, at times, it can seem that it is impossible to find healthy, easy yet delicious meals. Cooking may be a mountain between changing of diaper, school, and work deadlines. 

Between diaper changes, school runs, and work deadlines, cooking can feel like climbing a mountain. But here’s the good news: sweet potatoes are your secret weapon. They’re packed with nutrients, super versatile, and can be turned into meals your whole family will love.

In this post, I’m sharing 10 healthy sweet potato recipes that taste amazing, perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snacks. These recipes are simple, wholesome, and designed for busy moms like you.

Why Sweet Potatoes Are a Mom’s Best Friend

It is necessary to discuss the reasons why sweet potatoes should have a place on your weekly menu before we go down the rabbit hole:

• Rich in nutrients: rich in fiber, vitamins A and C and potassium.

• Kid-tested: It is naturally sweet and thus picky eaters tend to love them.

• Cooking: Bake, mash, roast, or spiralize- possibilities are limitless.

• energy giving: Ideal as a morning drink or after exercising.

Useful hint: Purchase a combination of orange, purple, and white sweet potatoes to make meals interesting!

1. Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges

Why you will adore it: It is crispy and soft at the same time and is full of garlic.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Alternative: paprika or rosemary.

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

• Prepare wedges out of sweet potatoes.

• Add olive oil, garlic, salt and spices.

• Roast between 25 and 30 minutes, turning the sides.

Hint: As a snack or a side dish, it is served with a healthy yogurt dip.

2. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Why you will love it: It will be meat free, substantial and tasty, just the right meal to have on Taco Tuesday!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

• 1 can black beans, drained

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• Corn tortillas

• Toppings: cilantro, salsa, avocado.

Instructions:

• At 400 followed by 20 minutes at 400°F (200C), roast sweet potatoes using cumin and chili powder.

• Heat black beans and Tortillas.

• Combine tacos with beans and sweet potatoes with your desired toppings.

Hack: Squeezer of lime to give the flavors a kick up.

3. Sweet Potato & Chickpea Buddha Bowl

Why you will like it: It is a healthy, colorful meal that will make you feel full all day long.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, cubed

• 1 can chickpeas, drained

• 2 cups mixed greens

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Lemon-tahini dressing

Instructions:

• Preheat, at 400 degree F (200 degree C) for 20 minutes, sweet potatoes and chickpea with olive oil and spices.

• Toppings on mixed greens with lemon-tahini dressing.

Granted: Prepare these bowls on Sunday so that you can have their lunches throughout the week.

4. Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Why you will like it: A hot, healthy breakfast that will keep the hunger at bay.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 eggs (optional)

• Salt, pepper, paprika

Instructions:

• Add onion and bell pepper and saute till soft.

• Add potato sweet and cook until tender.

• Add a fried or poached egg as an addition of protein.

Hint: Leafy roasted vegetables can be added to save more time.

5. Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Why you will adore it: Cozy, creamy and enjoyable even in cold nights.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes.

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tsp curry powder

• Coconut milk (optional)

Instructions:

• Add sweet potatoes and broth and saute onion.

• Bake until soft, and stir until smooth.

• Add curry powder and coconut milk to give it a creamy taste.

Hint: Freeze the remaining food in smaller portions to have fast meals in the future.

6. Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad

The reason you will like it: Light, refreshing and rich in protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 roasted sweet potato, cubed

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

• Handful of spinach

• Lemon vinaigrette

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients into a big bowl.

• Dress and put lemon vinaigrette cold.

Hint: Grilled chicken or salmon is also a good addition to the meal.

7. Sweet Potato Smoothie

Why you will adore it: A healthy, naturally sweet smooth drink that your children may actually take!

Ingredients:

• 1 small roasted sweet potato

• 1 banana

• 1 cup almond milk

• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

• Combine the ingredients till smooth.

• Serve immediately.

Summons: One can also add a scoop of protein powder to get an extra boost.

8. Sweet Potato Fries (Healthy Version)

And why you are going to like it: Crispy fries guilt-free.

Ingredients:

• 2 potatoes, cut into fries, sweet ones.

• 2 tsp olive oil

• Salt and paprika

Instructions:

• Add spices and olive oil to fries.

• Bake at 425oc (220oc) 20-25 minutes with a flip.

Hint: Use guacamole or Greek yogurt dip as a side.

9. Sweet Potato Pancakes

Why you will love it: Fluffy, naturally sweet and a good way of getting in a boost of nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 egg

Instructions:

• Blend ingredients until smooth.

• Bake in a non-stick frying pan until golden.

Hint: Sprinkle with fresh fruit or drizzle with nut butter.

10. Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry

Why you will love it: wholesome, cozy and ideal in batch cooking.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, cubed

• 1 cup red lentils

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 tbsp curry powder

• 1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions:

• Fry sweet potato using curry powder.

• Inclusively add lentils, coconut milk, and broth. Cook until lentils become soft.

Suggestion: Cook with brown rice or quinoa to make a complete meal.

Final Thoughts

Mama, eating well does not always need to be complex and dull. Sweet potatoes are healthy and nutritious and in addition, they are naturally tastier making them the best food to have considering that they can be cooked by the busy moms who prefer not to spend hours in the kitchen preparing their food.

You should also give these 10 healthy sweet potato recipes a try, they are so delicious and you will even find yourself hearing your family requesting to be given more. You have this, the slightest modifications in the kitchen can result in the greatest success of your health and happiness.