Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans (Paleo)

Here's a simple, delicious side dish idea- perfect for Thanksgiving, or any time of year! This recipe combines warm fall flavors in a delicious way you can feel good about~ packed with fiber & vitamin A. Now sweet potatoes taste amazing all on their own, but when combined with cinnamon & pecans... they are so much better.



It's so easy to do these "Paleo-style"~ without losing out on any flavor whatsoever. I actually love how these aren't overly sweet. The sprinkle of coconut sugar on top is just enough to compliment the natural sweetness the potatoes have on their own.

I came up with this recipe for my boyfriend's birthday dinner, since he's a Paleo eater & sweet potatoes are his favorite. I swear he eats one everyday! Both my boyfriend & my parents fully approved of these. Even my dad, who isn't always a huge sweet potato fan, was scraping the skin to get every last bite.

I really love how easy these are to serve alongside any meal. They're also simple to make & sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. You could easily prepare them ahead of time & do the final bake when you're ready to eat them; perfect for a busy Thanksgiving day.

Let me know if you give these a try, & enjoy!

For the potatoes:

• 6 sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• 4 Tbsp grass fed butter, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

For the topping:

• 3 Tbsp grass fed butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. 
2. Pierce holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, & bake on a foil lined baking sheet for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Let cool until room temperature.
3. Slice the tops off of the potatoes and scoop the flesh out into a large bowl, being careful not to tear the skins.
4. Add the melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, & sea salt and smash with a fork until they are a desired consistency (I like mine more chunky than mashed).
5. Use a small spoon to fill up the empty sweet potato skins.
6. Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl & distribute across the tops of each potato.
7. Return the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet & bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until warm throughout & slightly browned on top.
8. Enjoy!