Toppings for sweet potatoes?

mrsmknitta
mrsmknitta Posts: 13 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm going to try meal prepping this week and want to incorporate sweet potato but I don't want to add butter. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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  • AZnewbie00
    AZnewbie00 Posts: 70 Member
    I just mash it with some cinnamon or I may add a little bit of coconut butter
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    edited January 2016
    http://againstallgrain.com/2015/03/28/enchilada-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/

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  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Just some cinnamon and salt....don't need to add more. We then just mash it. The kids love it.

    We can then use leftovers on tacos or burritos etc...
  • hellonew2015
    hellonew2015 Posts: 327 Member
    Coconut oil and cinamon
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    I baked one today then cut it open and mashed a laughing cow cheese wedge in it along with a sprinkling of old bay seasoning. It was good.

    I usually top it with some plain yogurt and hot sauce and whatever meat or egg I'm having that meal.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Cottage cheese. I've heard peanut butter is good, but not tried it myself
  • cryptobrit
    cryptobrit Posts: 200 Member
    I know what you mean, potatoes and sweet potatoes are just not the same unless having a bit of butter on are they? I have been allowing myself a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half of proper butter rather than do without or have a 'buttery' low-fat margarine. The satisfaction from doing this outweighs anything else and I just incorporate the butter into my daily or weekly allowance.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I love them cut as wedges and dusted with chilli powder.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Cottage cheese. I've heard peanut butter is good, but not tried it myself

    I saw someone on mfp recommend pb on sweet potato a month or so ago. I tried it and promptly became obsessed with the combo. I don't think I've eaten this many sweet potatoes in my life as I've eaten since trying it with pb.

    I also add a little SF maple syrup so that it's easier to be conservative with the pb.

  • shawnathan9
    shawnathan9 Posts: 17 Member
    Cinnamon and mash it up. o:)
  • toe1226
    toe1226 Posts: 249 Member
    ALMOND BUTTER! Peanut butter...coconut almond butter, cashew butter....maple syrup
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Maple syrup... mmmmmmmmmmm (not sugar free)
  • napilibay
    napilibay Posts: 121 Member
    Teaspoon of brown sugar and cinnamon
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    If you like it savory, I add black beans and salsa to mine. Or a dusting of salt, pepper, cinnamon, and ground red pepper.
  • cbelc2
    cbelc2 Posts: 762 Member
    I limit the amount of sweet potato, then top with (measured) peanut butter and fresh or microwaved frozen blueberries. It's what I like.
  • squatdeadrun
    squatdeadrun Posts: 22 Member
    I like mine spicy so I cut into wedges and sprinkle seasoning over them and bake. My favorite seasoning is 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    I topped one with homemade chile con carne last night. OMG the combo of sweet and spicy was truly delish.
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    edited January 2016
    White fleshed Japanese sweet potatoes with cinnamon, ginger and a little bit of light maple syrup for breakfast are my favorite or even with apple butter! ( no butter) Also sweet potatoes stuffed with vegetarian chile, or homemade BBQ sauce, black beans, or chick peas are so good! Or I also love Ms. Dash salt free Chile lime seasoning on them!

    Additionally in the summers I like small orange fleshed ones with strawberries and blueberries for breakfast!
  • Triplestep
    Triplestep Posts: 239 Member
    cryptobrit wrote: »
    I know what you mean, potatoes and sweet potatoes are just not the same unless having a bit of butter on are they? I have been allowing myself a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half of proper butter rather than do without or have a 'buttery' low-fat margarine. The satisfaction from doing this outweighs anything else and I just incorporate the butter into my daily or weekly allowance.
    Me, too. But after reading this, I may have to try the nut butters!

  • mpat81
    mpat81 Posts: 353 Member
    I like them wedged, roasted and dipped in Sriracha.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    IMO almond butter is the BEST sweet potato topping. Also if you put in a little almond butter and marshmallow fluff and let it melt, then spread it, then top with some salt and cinnamon!!!! :smiley:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I must be weird because I love sweet potatoes plain.
  • jenlew217
    jenlew217 Posts: 2 Member
    I mash mine with pumpkin pie spice and honey. I use less then 1 tbsp of honey for 2 very large sweet potatoes. A little salt and they are really good.
  • datsundriver87
    datsundriver87 Posts: 186 Member
    Up until this post I've always just used I can't believe it's not butter light on my sweet potato... Wow this week is going to be fun trying all the new ideas considering I eat sweet potatoes at least 3 times a week
  • ltworide
    ltworide Posts: 342 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    If you like it savory, I add black beans and salsa to mine. Or a dusting of salt, pepper, cinnamon, and ground red pepper.

    I'll second the salsa sauce & black beans! I also like to top my sweet potato with tuna, chopped green onion, Dijon mustard & celery.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Peanut butter! (Careful - it's up to 100 calories per tablespoon / 16 grams.)

    And if you're feeling creative: African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I must be weird because I love sweet potatoes plain.

    I eat them plain sometimes also mostly when they've baked until they start to caramelize a little.
  • MlleKelly
    MlleKelly Posts: 356 Member
    I love making mashed sweet potatoes:

    Cut them into chunks and boil them. Drain and cool slightly. Add to food processor with some veggie broth, sour cream (use low-fat or fat-free if you want), red pepper flakes, salt, and whatever spices you like...

    Last night, I boiled 1-inch cubes and instead of mashing them, I just mixed them up with some butter (1tbsp for 2 medium-sized taters), powdered sage, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and a few drops of white truffle olive oil. It was INSANELY delicious.
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I must be weird because I love sweet potatoes plain.

    Just because people like to eat other things doesn't mean they don't like them plain as well. The questioner asked what others like to add which is why people are giving those types of suggestions. I like adding some cinnamon and ginger to mine and even berries because they add antioxidants and additional vitamins.
  • tarabole
    tarabole Posts: 166 Member
    They are tasty cubed and cooked with smoked paprika salt and pepper with coconut or olive oil. Also good with avocado or salsa.

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