Breakfast Sweet Potato
Caramelizing sweet potatoes in the oven adds an extra layer of deliciousness.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced sweet potato, about 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tsp melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil
- ½ tsp real maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- raw walnuts
- yogurt of choice
- berries
- almond butter
Instructions
- Turn the oven to the broil setting, about 450F.
- Place the sweet potato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil and maple syrup. Season with sea salt.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer slices to a plate, and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
Microwave directions: Alternatively, to cook in the microwave place sweet potato slices on a microwave-safe plate and drizzle with melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil and maple syrup. Season with sea salt, and cook on high for 1-minute increments until fork-tender, flipping the slices between increments.