WHOLE BAKED SWEET POTATO in the oven (quick and to the point!)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with more protein.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Toasted coconut adds sweetness without added sugars.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Place a wire rack over the baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray.

Wash the sweet potatoes under cool water, using your thumbs to scrub them clean.

Pat the sweet potatoes dry with a towel.

Place the sweet potatoes on the wire rack or directly on the baking sheet.

Pierce each sweet potato with a fork, making three to four rows of holes on the top and poking the bottom as well.

Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until the outside is crisp and the inside is creamy and tender.

Check doneness by sliding a knife through the potato; it should go through easily.

Look for natural sugars bubbling and oozing out of the potatoes as a sign they are done.

Slice the baked sweet potatoes in half and add butter, salt, and pepper for a classic preparation.

For variations, cut baked sweet potatoes into rounds and top with cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning for a savory option.

For a sweet option, top with cottage cheese, cinnamon, and honey.

For a more indulgent topping, add nut butter.

For a meal prep option, stuff baked sweet potatoes with shredded barbecue chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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