Written by: Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, Bucket List Tummy
Sarah Schlichter is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s in Public Health. Sarah is the owner and creator of the healthy living blog and brand, Bucket List Tummy, which focuses on healthy and easy recipes, tips for making food fun, and nutrition tips for active individuals.
Sweetpotatoes are one of the most versatile foods around. They are great for babies and kids, adults, older adults, athletes, etc.
Sweetpotatoes are nutritionally dense, which is one reason why they are an appealing food to all people. One medium sweetpotato provides about four grams of fiber, and provides more than your daily recommended allotment of Vitamin A, an important nutrient for immune health.
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Sweetpotatoes are also high in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is important for the absorption of non heme iron, which is necessary for plant-based eating and vegan eating patterns.
Furthermore, sweetpotatoes can be a great source of electrolytes, too. They naturally offer potassium and magnesium, and you can top them with sodium, making them the perfect post-workout food.
There are SO many ways to eat a sweetpotato – you’ll be amazed at the things you can do with them. Sweetpotatoes can be used in so many recipes, from breads and muffins, to pasta and pizza crust. So, if you’re not a fan of the typical baked sweetpotato, try one of these methods!
- Gluten-Free Sweetpotato Pizza Crust
- Sweetpotato Zucchini Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Sweetpotato Bread
- Wild Blueberry Sweetpotato Bread
- Sweetpotato Nachos
- Sweetpotato Beet Smoothie
- Sweetpotato Mac and Cheese
- Sweetpotato Kale Hash (Vegan)
- Sweetpotato Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
- Sweetpotato Ginger Energy Bites
- Sweetpotato Cookie Dough
- Sweetpotato Beet and Quinoa Breakfast Scramble
- Sweetpotato Kale Pizza
- Sweetpotato Breakfast Casserole
- Sweetpotato Avocado Breakfast Pizza
- Spinach Sweetpotato Tater Tots
- Bacon-Wrapped Sweetpotatoes
- Cheddar Smashed Sweetpotatoes
- Sweetpotato Turkey Burgers
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Sweetpotatoes
The post What Are Some Different Ways To Use Sweet Potatoes? first appeared in The Foundation for Fresh Produce’s Have A Plant® blog.
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