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Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes That Scream Comfort

Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a comforting and nutritious dish that perfectly blends creamy yogurt with crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Natural sweetness and hearty base
  • 1 tsp Salt Use sea salt for best flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans work as an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Butter Coconut oil can be a dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Can replace with granulated sugar if needed
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg if unavailable
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used instead
Optional Additions
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries For a fruity twist
  • ¼ cup Pumpkin Seeds Nut-free alternative for added crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking pan
  • fork
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the sweet potatoes.
  2. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place on a baking pan lined with foil or parchment. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until soft.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until toasted.
  4. Remove the sweet potatoes, cut a slit down the center, and fluff the insides with a fork.
  5. Spoon Greek yogurt into the center of each sweet potato.
  6. Sprinkle the walnut mixture over the yogurt-topped potatoes and drizzle with maple syrup.
  7. Garnish with pumpkin pie spice if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potatoCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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