Healthy Fat Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes or Yams
Elevate your side dish game with these Healthy Fat-Free Glazed Baked Sweet Potatoes or Yams, a guilt-free treat bursting with natural sweetness and warm spice. Perfectly caramelized and tender, these sweet potato rounds are coated in a luscious glaze made from maple syrup, tangy orange juice, and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. With no added oils or butter, this simple yet flavorful recipe is low in fat and packed with wholesome goodness. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, fuss-free option for holiday feasts or weekday dinners alike. Serve them warm as a naturally sweet and nutrient-rich side dish that pairs beautifully with savory mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes or yams, then slice them into 1-inch thick rounds for even cooking.
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sea salt to create the glaze.
Pour the glaze evenly over the sweet potato slices, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and keep the potatoes moist while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and gently stir to ensure the glaze coats the vegetables evenly.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized on the edges.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your healthy, fat-free glazed sweet potatoes as a delightful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 874 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1852 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
