This first recipe is our skinny version of sweet potato casserole. We’ve removed all the garbage in traditional recipes and left you with a fabulously nutritious, simple to make, mildly sweet and definitely tasty dish. We hope you will enjoy it for years to come.
Nutritional Content 1 serving = 1/2 cup
Makes approximately 4 cups
NOTE: This data does not include the pecans.
Calories: 111 Total Fat: 0 gm Saturated Fats: 0 gm Trans Fats: 0 gm Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 63 mg Carbohydrates: 26 gm Dietary fiber: 3 gm Sugars: 8 gm Protein: 2 gm
Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 cup apple juice, no sugar added, 100% juice
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves’
AFTER COOKING, STIR IN:
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- Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
- Apple juice (see instructions)
- Pecans (optional)
- Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional for those who like a sweeter version)
Directions
Prepare your sweet potatoes and place in slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup of the apple juice (NOT the full cup) and your spices.
Cook as directed.
When potatoes are fully cooked through, using a hand blender, blend the sweet potatoes inside your slow cooker insert, adding the second 1/2 cup of juice. Season with more cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.
Top with pecans and enjoy.
Time: 4-5 hours or until sweet potatoes are cooked through and soft.
Temp: Low
Recommended crock pot size: 3 quarts
Note: While this dish is yummy without the pecans, the pecans truly add the final touch to the flavor. Unless you have a nut allergy, we highly recommend the pecans. Do not be afraid of the fat in pecans. It is healthy fat a perfectly acceptable for Skinny eating.
Originally posted on Skinny Ms.