Low Fat Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with these **Low Fat Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes**, a simple yet flavorful dish that brings out the natural sweetness of this nutrient-packed root vegetable. With only a hint of olive oil spray, sea salt, black pepper, and a dash of cinnamon, this recipe achieves beautifully crisp skin and a melt-in-your-mouth, tender interior without excess fat or calories. Perfectly baked at 400°F, these whole sweet potatoes require minimal prep and deliver big on flavor, making them an ideal healthy side dish or snack option. Ready in under an hour, they’re versatile enough to serve plain or topped with low-fat favorites like yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Whether you’re craving wholesome comfort food or searching for a nutritious addition to your meal plan, this recipe is a must-try for sweet potato lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium sweet potatoes
- 1 spray olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thoroughly wash and scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt.
Using a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes 6-8 times evenly to allow steam to escape during baking.
Lightly spray the sweet potatoes with olive oil spray. This will help the skin crisp up without adding much fat.
Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon over the sweet potatoes, evenly covering all sides.
Place the sweet potatoes directly on the middle oven rack, with a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil set on a lower rack to catch any drippings.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and are soft on the inside.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, either plain or with your favorite low-fat toppings such as a sprinkle of more cinnamon or a small dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1772 mg | 38% | |
*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.
