Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat for easier clean up (not a must, it just makes things easier).
  • Wash the sweet potatoes and then cut them in half from end to end and place the potatoes on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the cut potatoes. Use your hands or a pastry brush to coat the outside and cut side of each potato half with the olive oil completely.
  • Place the potatoes on the baking sheet cut side down and roast them in the hot oven until fork tender, 25-35 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to handle safely.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the soft sweet potato flesh from the skin and place it in a medium bowl.
  • Add the melted butter or coconut oil, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Serve warm.