Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: about 36 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour These cookies are chock full of beta carotene (which converts to vitamin A) as well as fiber from sweet potatoes and carrots. You can enjoy a sugar cookie, while getting a little extra nutrition at the same time! A bonus is they make a great cookie for celebrations, with the bright colors (plus a little turmeric colored frosting!) Ingredients For the cookies: 3/4 cup cooked and pureed sweet pota

Yields: about 4 cups Hands On Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes These crackers are filled with cinnamon sugar goodness on the outside, and loaded with nutritious ingredients on the inside! Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamins A and C, and oats are an excellent source of protein, iron and fiber. Ingredients 1/2 cup sweet potato diced (skin on) 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/4 cup ca

Yields: about 6 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3-4 hours (depending on slow cooker) Protein and fiber filled lentils pair up with both Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, with hints of cumin, garlic and turmeric, making for a hearty and nutritiously delicious stew! Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup dry lentils, washed and drained 1 cup diced sweet potatoes 1 cup diced Yukon Gold diced potatoes 1/2 cup

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours This is a great soup for a quick dinner with high nutrition. Sweet potatoes and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body – great for the skin and immune system. Serve with a grilled cheese, and there you have a dinner for the whole family in one! Ingredients 4 cups sweet potatoes, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1/2 cup yellow or red onion, dice

Yields: about 3-4 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Loaded with beta carotene (think healthy eyes and immune system), manganese, B vitamins and fiber, these sweet potato fries add a nutritional kick to any meal! Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced like matchsticks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 -1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot flour Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Slice sweet potatoes thinly, kee

Yields: 18-20 rolls Prep Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours These sweet potato cinnamon rolls are packed with extra nutrients, including vitamin A from freshly steamed sweet potatoes as well as fiber from whole wheat flour. Yet, they hang on to their traditional reputation of having a soft, sticky peel apart inside with the perfect balance of brown sugar, cinnamon and butter, and are topped with a light drizzle of icing. Ingredients For the rolls: 1 cup sw

Yields: 14-18 muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Made with two whole sweet potatoes and warmed with cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg, these muffins pack as much nutrition as they do flavor! Shredded zucchini helps keep them moist and delicious! Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, skin on and diced (about 3 1/4 cups) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 medium egg 1/4 cup avocado oil (or preferred oil) 1/4 cup tightly packed shredded zucchini 1/4 cup p

Yields: 30-36 cookies Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (plus soaking time) When looking for a sweet treat, these gluten free cookies not only satisfy the craving, but the sweet potatoes also pack a nutritional punch of fiber, vitamin A, potassium and copper. The two ingredients, molasses and oatmeal in the recipe add a healthy dose of iron as well. Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, diced, and steamed with the skin on (about 1 1/2 cups) 8 dates, soaked a

Yields: 16 muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Rich in vitamin A and fiber (from oats, blueberries, seeds and sweet potatoes), these muffins satisfy a sweet craving, but are also packed with nutrients for a hearty breakfast or snack, without the large amounts of oils, refined sugars and unhealthy fats from most store bought muffins. Ingredients 2 cups raw sweet potatoes, steam for recipe 1 cup blueberries (small works well, can be fresh or froze

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours This is a great soup for a quick dinner with high nutrition. Sweet potatoes and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body – great for the skin and immune system. A hint of honey adds sweetness to round out the natural sugars from roasting the vegetables. A bonus is this soup can double as a puree for babies and young toddlers (see note in reci