Saturday, November 8, 2008

Easy mashed sweet potatoes


Add a little fiber and a healthy full day's supply of vitamin A with this delicious and easy to make Sweet potato dish.

Here's all you'll need:
2 large sweet potatoes
2 Tablespoons yogurt, nonfat
1 Tablespoon maple syrup ( try real, Vermont Maple syrup! )
1 Tablespoon honey
a pinch or two of cinnamon

Now, all you need to do:
1. Prick potato skins with a fork. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minute until soft and easily pierced with a knife.

2. Scoop out the soft, inner potato pulp into a bowl. Mash the potatoes and stir in the yogurt, maple syrup, and honey. Transfer to a microwave safe serving bowl and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through. sprinkle with cinnamon!

Autumn is a great time of year to enjoy the fruits of harvest. Sweet potatoes are abundant and inexpensive this time of year. Enjoy this delicious treat and get 10% of your daily fiber!

More healthy eating tips.

Here's another sweet potato recipe sure to please your family and guests this Thanksgiving!

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