Roasted Sweet Potatoes

It's true what they say, "you are what you eat".  So why not eat healthy?  Eating healthy doesn't have to be gross or boring.  It can actually be quite fun trying to mix and create your own flavors.  You are going to love these sweet potatoes that have a kick!

Sweet Potatoes are known for their super high-levels of beta-carotene and Vitamin C.  Our bodies actually transform beta-carotene into Vitamin A (which is an essential nutrient).  Vitamin A is great for healthy skin, a healthy immune system, and for good eyesight!  So eat your sweet potatoes!

Did you know? Sweet potatoes are actually a great post-workout snack because they provide you with vitamins and antioxidants but are naturally carbohydrate dense.  This makes it a better choice than, let's say bread. 

 Roasted Sweet Potatoes

2 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar (we use Splenda brown sugar blend)
dash of cayenne pepper (can substitute for cinnamon if you don't want it so spicy)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

2. Cut the sweet potato into thin slices 

3. Put sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, and cayenne in a bowl and mix together (we prefer to use our hands as the mixer!)

4. Lay out on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 mins or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender!

YUM!

We served our sweet potatoes with asparagus and our homemade, healthy pulled pork.  
What did you serve these sweet potatoes with? Comment below and let us know!

XOXO,
J&L