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  • Makes 2 cups
  • Serving size: 2 Tbsp.
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This creamy sweet potato butter is infused with warm spices and pairs perfectly with fresh baked bread. Five simple ingredients come together to create a naturally sweet plant-based topper for toast or bread—plus, it stores well for several weeks! For an extra serving of sweet potato goodness, try pairing it with our Sweet Potato Bread or Single-Rise Sweet Potato Rolls.

By Nancy Macklin, RDN,

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped and peeled sweet potatoes
  • 1 small banana
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan. Cook, covered, in enough water to cover 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool slightly.
  • Place in a food processor; process until smooth. Add 1 small banana; process until smooth. Place the blended mixture in a small saucepan with the maple syrup, ginger, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over very low 20 minutes or until very thick, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon into a 1-pint glass jar. Cover; refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (2 Tbsp.): 38 calories, 9.5 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g protein, 0.1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 0.7 g fiber, 5.5 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Theresa

Can this be frozen?

JANE

I absolutely love this . Always need it in my fridge and it's much healthier than jam or butter on crumpets, toast, or fruit breads.

Megan

Love it because it's yummy and easy to make. My 2-year-old loves it too.

Paul

Metric please.

TerriKelley

Yum!

About the Author

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About the Author

Nancy Macklin, RDN

Nancy Macklin has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in health services administration from the University of Saint Francis. Macklin worked as a hospital-based clinical dietitian, providing counseling for diabetes, heart disease, and weight loss and as a food service director in health care dining sites. She now serves as a test kitchen dietitian, developing 500+ recipes per year. She is a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics and International Association of Culinary Professionals. Find her on LinkedIn.
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