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Sweet potato muffins with pecans and raisins are perfect way to use up leftovers

There’s something about using veggies in baked goods that feels so smart. Zucchini bread and carrot cake are two classics, but if you like those, you should try making these sweet potato muffins. They’re a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes whether they be baked, mashed or casseroled. You can always eat leftovers the next day same way, but isn’t it more fun to make something new? Here’s a simple recipe for sweet potato muffins. They have a mild flavor, and can be dressed up with honey, a pat of butter or an extra drizzle of syrup, but if you’re fine with a clean and healthy tasting muffin, you’ll gobble them up as-is. *Note: If your sweet potatoes aren’t already well-mashed, or if they’re in a casserole, mash before using in recipe. (If casserole is covered in marshmallows, consider scraping some off before mashing.) Sweet Potato muffins with raisins and pecans Makes…

Sweet potato bites big on flavor

If you’re a fan of the Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole — that delicious dessert disguised as a vegetable — you’ll go crazy for these cute, bite-sized sweet potato appetizers. Serve them before dinner or alongside it for an updated take on this old-fashioned favorite. Cook time is almost no time, so you can serve these hot whenever you would like. This recipe is so simple, you might even make them beyond Thanksgiving day. Just wash and slice one or two medium-sized sweet potatoes. Cook. Top with  marshmallow pieces, pecans, cinnamon and syrup and enjoy. It tastes just like the real thing — but everyone knows finger foods are so much more fun. Sweet potato bites Serves 4-6 as an appetizer Ingredients 2 medium thickness sweet potatoes about 7-8 large marshmallows (cut in thirds) cooking spray 20-30 pecan halves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat baking dish…

Egg-in-a-Hole Sweet Potatoes Recipe

I love meals disguised as snack foods. They’re just the right portion size, they’re quick to prepare, and they allow for loads of creativity. But they have to be healthy and give me the energy I need, too. As delicious as french fries are for lunch, can you say carb crash? This recipe is one of my favorites. It’s versatile — consider this for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. It’s easy and tasty, and it lets me experiment with toppings and condiments depending on my mood. And, for extra feel-good points, it’s vegetarian and gluten-free. You will enjoy this recipe all year long, but today I was feeling the Christmas music playing from my SiriusXM and opted for green avocados and chives with a dash of red Sriracha for a flavorful kick. Ingredients 2-4 servings 2 large, plump sweet potatoes 4 eggs salt and pepper to taste optional toppings: 1/2…