Love to serve traditional sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving but don’t love how sugary and unhealthy it is? Try this delicious Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake instead. Leave the excessive butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows behind. This recipe uses ingredients like maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange zest, and dried cranberries instead! Yes, this sweet potato bake is healthier but don’t be fooled because it does not lack in the flavor department! It’s so yummy, even my kids devoured it! Show *Originally published November 2014. Text and photos updated.* This Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake is light and scrumptious! If you’re looking for some other healthier holiday dishes, I’ve got quite a few to share with you. This Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce is a healthier alternative to traditional canned cranberry sauce. These Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Glaze are another great option if you don’t want to make sweet potato casserole. Also, these Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots are an easy and delicious side dish for all of your holiday parties this year! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE:
INGREDIENTS:SWEET POTATO – soft and tender, nothing beats a perfectly cooked sweet potato. They are also full of healthy nutrients! MAPLE SYRUP – one of my favorite sweeteners. MELTED BUTTER – because butter makes everything better.. in moderation of course. GROUND CINNAMON – to add a little spice. Cinnamon pairs well with sweet potato! ORANGE ZEST – a little citrus never hurt anybody! The hint of acidity is perfect in this sweet potato bake. VANILLA EXTRACT – to add another delicious layer of flavor! DRIED CRANBERRIES CHOPPED PECANS OR WALNUTS – nuts add the perfect crunchy texture to this dish! HOW TO MAKE THIS FESTIVE SWEET POTATO DISH:Time needed: 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:WHAT CAN I USE IN PLACE OF MAPLE SYRUP? Although I recommend using maple syrup in this recipe you could use honey or brown rice syrup instead! WHAT CAN I SERVE THIS CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH? These sweet potatoes pair well with a variety of dishes but I love serving them with turkey, chicken, pork, or ham. I also recommend serving this dish with green beans, brussel sprouts, or asparagus.
CAN YOU MAKE THIS SWEET POTATO DISH AHEAD OF TIME? Yes! Make these sweet potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge covered for up to 3 days. To reheat remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before warming. Cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Other turkey recipes you will love:
HUNGRY FOR MORE? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all my latest updates! This Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake recipe uses ingredients like maple syrup, vanilla extra, orange zest and dried cranberries! Yes, this sweet potato bake is healthier than traditional sweet potato casserole but don't be fooled because it does not lack in the flavor department! Course: Side Dish, Vegetable Cuisine: American Keyword: cranberry, cranberry sweet potato bake, sweet potato, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes Servings: 6 Calories: 140 kcal
Nutrition Facts Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake Amount Per Serving Calories 140 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Fat 6g9% Saturated Fat 4g25% Trans Fat 1g Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 15mg5% Sodium 52mg2% Potassium 34mg1% Carbohydrates 23g8% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 19g21% Protein 1g2% Vitamin A 177IU4% Vitamin C 1mg1% Calcium 17mg2% Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. |