Brilio.net - Sweet potatoes are one of the foods that are rich in nutrients and low in calories, making them the right choice for a healthy diet menu. With high fiber content, vitamin A, vitamin C, and various important minerals, sweet potatoes can help control appetite and support digestive health.
In addition to being filling, sweet potatoes also have a lower glycemic index than white rice, so they do not cause drastic spikes in blood sugar. The beta-carotene content in purple and orange sweet potatoes acts as an antioxidant that is good for eye health and the body's immune system.
Here are 11 sweet potato recipes that can inspire a healthy diet menu and are certainly easy to make at home. These variations are not only delicious but also maintain the nutritional value of sweet potatoes that are beneficial for the body.
1. Purple sweet potato smoothie bowl .
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Material:
- 200 gr steamed purple sweet potato
- 200 ml almond milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp honey
- Toppings: granola, fruit pieces, chia seeds
How to make:
- Blend steamed purple sweet potato, almond milk, banana and honey until smooth
- Pour into a serving bowl
- Add toppings according to taste
- Serve cold
2. Roasted sweet potato salad with quinoa.
Material:
- 300 gr sweet potato, cut into cubes
- 100 gr quinoa
- 50 grams of fresh spinach
- 30 gr almonds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make:
- Bake sweet potatoes with olive oil until tender.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Mix roasted sweet potato with quinoa
- Add spinach and almonds
- Season with salt and pepper
- Mix well and serve.
3. Sweet potato puree with rosemary.
Material:
- 500 gr sweet potato
- 100 ml low fat milk
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make:
- Steam the sweet potatoes until soft.
- Saute garlic and rosemary
- Puree the sweet potato with milk
- Add the sauteed onions and rosemary.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve warm
4. Baked sweet potato chips.
Material:
- 300 gr sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
How to make:
- Thinly slice the sweet potato using a mandolin.
- Mix with oil and spices
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with baking paper
- Bake at 150C for 20-25 minutes
- Chill until crispy
5. Cream of sweet potato soup.
Material:
- 400 gr sweet potato
- 200 ml low fat coconut milk
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make:
- Saute the onions and garlic
- Add sweet potato and enough water
- Cook until the sweet potato is soft
- Blend until smooth
- Add coconut milk and celery
- Cook again until it boils
6. Sweet potato pancakes.
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Material:
- 200 gr steamed sweet potato, mashed
- 100 gr almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 100 ml almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
How to make:
- Mix all ingredients until smooth
- Heat a non-stick pan
- Pour enough batter
- Cook until both sides are browned.
- Serve with honey or maple syrup
7. Sweet potato steamed buns.
Material:
- 250 gr steamed sweet potato
- 100 gr almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 50 ml coconut oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
How to make:
- Puree the steamed sweet potatoes
- Mix with other ingredients
- Pour into a mold that has been greased with oil.
- Steam for 20 minutes
- Chill before serving
8. Sweet potato balls.
Material:
- 300 gr steamed sweet potato
- 50 gr grated coconut
- 30 gr oat powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
How to make:
- Puree the sweet potatoes
- Mix with grated coconut and oats
- Add honey and cinnamon
- Round shape
- Roll in grated coconut
- Store in the refrigerator
9. Mashed sweet potato with yogurt.
Material:
- 400 gr sweet potato
- 100 gr Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make:
- Steam the sweet potatoes until soft
- Puree with yogurt
- Add olive oil
- Season with garlic, salt and pepper
- Mix well and serve.
10. Overnight sweet potato oats.
Material:
- 100 gr oat
- 200 ml almond milk
- 100 gr steamed sweet potato
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
How to make:
- Mix oats with almond milk
- Add the mashed sweet potatoes
- Add chia seeds, honey and cinnamon
- Stir well
- Store overnight in the refrigerator
11. Sweet potato brownies.
Material:
- 300 gr steamed sweet potato
- 100 gr almond flour
- 50 gr sugar-free chocolate powder
- 2 eggs
- 50 ml coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
How to make:
- Puree the steamed sweet potatoes
- Mix with dry ingredients
- Add eggs, oil and vanilla
- Stir well
- Pour into a baking pan
- Bake at 180C for 25 minutes
- Cool before cutting