Cinnamon Graham Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This sweet potato recipe combines the best of creamy and crunchy. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 (14-oz.) package Bako Sweet® Petite Orange Sweet Potatoes

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)

• Pinch sea salt or to taste

Topping

• 2 tablespoons crumbled graham cracker crust

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

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Directions

1. Microwave sweet potatoes according to package directions.

2. When cool enough to handle, cut in half horizontally. Scoop out the flesh with a small spoon into a medium-size bowl.

3. Mash with a fork then stir in butter, yogurt and syrup, if using.

4. Season with salt to taste and spoon back into potato skins.

5. Break up almonds into small pieces with your fingers and mix with graham cracker crust and cinnamon.

6. Sprinkle over potatoes.

Makes 4 servings.

• Health Benefits

  Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.

• What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

  Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS Yams page.