Sweet Potato "Cookies"

These definitely taste like cookies with the cinnamon and brown sugar. Very kid-friendly, just make sure you cool them down for the little ones before serving as they come out very hot!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch disks

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Combine sunflower seed oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, and cumin in a bowl; add sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Arrange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and top with brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are crisp around the edges, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Sprinkle additional 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt on sweet potatoes after laying them on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar.

Canola oil can replace sunflower seed oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
5g Fat
23g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 1604mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 341mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.