Recipes for Pregnant and Breastfeeding
"Baked" Candied Sweet Potato
Ingredients
* 1 medium sweet potato
* 1 tsp. butter spread with canola oil
* 1 tbsp. brown sugar
* 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Directions
1. Wash and dry sweet potato; prick with fork.
2. Microwave potato on high for 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix together butter spread, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Carefully remove potato from microwave, wrap in foil, and let sit for another 3 minutes.
5. Remove foil, cut slit in center of potato, and add brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of fiber, which are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
|