Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Cinnamon and brown sugar sweet potatoes taste like dessert cleverly disguised as a side dish—you’ll fool everyone, including yourself.
The natural sweetness intensifies as the oven works its caramelizing magic, creating golden bites coated in sugary, spiced goodness.
Serve these beauties, and people will think you slaved for hours instead of just tossing cubes in a bowl.
This dish pairs with anything, from holiday spreads to random Tuesday dinners when you need comfort without apology.
It’s sweet, warm, slightly addictive, and guaranteed to make you roll your eyes at boring salads.
Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Sweet potatoes roasted with cinnamon and brown sugar for a cozy, caramelized side.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – 4 medium about 2 lbs, peeled and cubed
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Brown sugar – 3 tbsp
- Cinnamon – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Nutmeg – ¼ tsp optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Spread evenly in a single layer.
- Roast 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 280%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Potassium: 12%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 7%
Additional Notes
- Swap olive oil for vegan butter to make it richer.
- Add pecans for crunch or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra indulgence.
