Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Picky Eater Approved!
There is rarely a dinner time in our house that doesn't turn into some kind of battle zone. My oldest, almost 3, is the Worlds. Most. Picky. Eater. Oh, she will eat anything that isn't good for her: Pizza, Pasta with cream sauces, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Sticks, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches; but give her some fresh fruit or, heaven forbid, a vegetable, all chaos commences in our house. Tears are pouring down faces, and sometimes down Cora's too. My pediatrician assures me this is just a phase, and she will one day become more open to trying healthier foods, but I'm really not sure I believe her... until I made these Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Now, I have a confession. We tricked her by calling it "pudding". But, as you can see above, the clouds parted and I heard Angels singing as she gobbled it up! I almost had to wear my jaw in a sling after it hit the table. So, this is why I am making it my first recipe I will share with you! :)
Simple Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 Sweet Potatoes
1 Banana
Water
2 t Cinnamon (or more, I LOVE cinnamon)
Directions:
Peel and dice 2 (or more) Sweet Potatoes
Cover with water and boil 15-20 minutes, or until a fork can easily skewer.
Dump out the water. (Bonus Tip: Pour the water into a separate container and let cool, once cool, water your house plants with it to give them lots of good nutrients)
Break 1 Banana into small chunks & put in the pan with the diced potatoes. Add Cinnamon and mash away!
- Serves 2 Adults, 1 Picky Toddler and 1 Baby. :)
*Note: If you are adding this to your 21 Day Fix meal plan, this is 1 Yellow Container and 1 Purple
Baby Approved Too! ;)
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