Apple Spiced Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Soft roasted sweet potatoes filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, a touch of maple, and crunchy nuts. Comforting, wholesome, and perfect as a breakfast, snack, or side dish.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
For the Spiced Apple Filling
1 large apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp nutmeg
⅛ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Toppings
Crushed walnuts or pecans
A dollop of Greek yogurt
Extra cinnamon
A drizzle of maple syrup
Dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Wash and dry sweet potatoes.
Pierce each with a fork 3–4 times.
Rub lightly with olive oil and salt.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until soft and tender.
2. Prepare the Apple Spiced Filling
Heat butter/olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
Add diced apples and sauté 3–4 minutes.
Stir in maple syrup/honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cook 3–5 more minutes until apples soften and become glossy.
Add vanilla at the end and mix well.
3. Assemble
Slice roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise.
Fluff the inside gently with a fork.
Spoon warm cinnamon apples inside.
Add toppings like nuts, yogurt, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes & Tips
Make it breakfast-style by adding Greek yogurt + granola.
For a savory twist: skip maple syrup and add feta + walnuts.
Great for meal prep: roast sweet potatoes ahead and store 3–4 days.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~280–320
Protein: ~4g
Carbs: ~55g
Fat: ~6g
Fiber: ~6g