Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Sweet Potatoes!

So who out here has a sweet tooth?

Any hands raised high, like mine?!

Well this time of year can be a challenge if we aren’t careful because there are sweets EVERYWHERE.

And we all know, once you start, it can be hard to STOP!

So let’s take a seasonal staple and use it’s delicious and vitamin packed self to satisfy our cravings!

Yes, I’m talking about the fabulous SWEET POTATO!

They're delicious, grounding, and so versatile with many ways to add them to your dishes. But few people know what to do with them besides merely baking them or serving them in that almost dessert-like way that we most commonly associate with the holidays.

These spuds are the real deal… an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, potassium, and a ton of vitamins, so they're certainly a great option to have around. If you’re looking for creative ways to enjoy them, here are four different recipes to shake things up.

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries. So easy, just slice them up, drizzle with olive oil and seasonings of choice and pop on the grill or bake in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Pancakes. This recipe for 2-ingredient sweet potato pancakes will be your new favorite. One steamed sweet potato plus two eggs equal this awesome breakfast that’s easy enough for any day of the week. Blend ingredients and cook in pan – it's as easy as that.

Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Who said you needed marshmallows to make sweet potatoes sweet? Drizzle your sweet potatoes with honey before roasting to add a little sweetness and flavor.

Sweet Potato Kale Frittata. Frittatas are an easy way to make a classy breakfast without much fuss. You can feed the whole family with this delicious frittata that combines eggs, kale, and sweet potatoes. Combine all ingredients and bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes.

What are YOUR favorite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes?

ENJOY!