This Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe has only 5 ingredients! A perfect healthier holiday side dish that tastes like a crispy version of the beloved sweet potato casserole!

I eat sweet potatoes in one form or another every single day. They are on my list of top 5 favorite foods, and I just can’t get enough of them!

These  Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are one of the most delicious side dishes I have created to date! They have all the flavors of everyone’s favorite sweet potato casserole, but none of the mushy texture! Plus they are made with only 5 ingredients and are super healthy {we’re talking paleo vegan, and gluten, dairy & refined sugar free}!

Are any of you serious texture people? I totally am. Yogurt without granola, get outta here. Mashed potatoes, no thanks. Jello of any kind, hard pass. I know it might seem weird, but I like to chew my solid foods. Not slurp them. 😉

Which is why, when I do take a scoop of sweet potato casserole at holiday celebrations I always make sure to fish out a large portion of the crispy topping….because I need some crispy crunchy goodness in every bite!

Well, if you’re like me and LOVE the flavor of sweet potato casserole but wish the texture was a little less….slurptastic, then these healthy oven roasted sweet potatoes with cinnamon are for YOU! Sweet potatoes are coated in coconut oil, maple syrup sea salt and cinnamon and roasted to golden-brown perfection. This means that every single bite is bursting with crispy on the outside, smooth on the inside sweet potato deliciousness!

How to MakeCinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

These beauties are SO easy to make. It might seem like there are a lot of steps but really it’s all super straightforward!

1. Crisp the sweet potatoes. Roast the sweet potatoes with 2 TBS of coconut oil until they just start become golden-brown (about 15-20 minutes).  If the maple syrup is added in the beginning it will burn before the potatoes are fully cooked!
2. Add the syrup. Once the sweet potatoes are crisped, add the remaining 1 TBS of coconut oil, maple syrup and cinnamon and stir until everything is evenly distributed. Then bake until the syrup forms and nice coating on the potatoes and they are golden brown! Then serve immediately to enjoy the maximum crispy goodness!

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Substitutions

This recipe only has 5 ingredients and tastes amazing as-is. But here are a few possible substitutions:

• Coconut oil. Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil, just be sure to make a choice that fits your dietary needs. I recommend one of these three for the flavor they impart. Olive oil still works and tastes yummy, but you use a little bit of the “wow” factor with it!
• Pure Maple Syrup: Honey can be used in place of maple syrup if you don’t keep it on hand! However, I think it’s worth running to the store and buying a bottle to make this recipe!

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Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe has only 5 ingredients! A perfect healthier holiday side dish that tastes like a crispy version of the beloved sweet potato casserole! 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes, healthy oven roasted sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potato cubes, roasted sweet potatoes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 166.4 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs 6 Cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1” cubes
• 3 TBS coconut oil * melted & divided
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 TBS pure maple syrup
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Grease a large baking pan, set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 TBS of melted coconut oil. Stir until coated.
4. Add sea salt and stir until evenly distributed.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 min.
6. Stir and bake 10 more minutes or until some of the sweet potatoes are just starting to brown.
7. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining 1 TBS coconut oil and 2 TBS maple syrup. Stir until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
8. Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir until it’s evenly distributed.
9. Return to oven and bake 10-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are browned, stirring halfway
10. Serve immediately!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

*Melted butter can be used in place of coconut oil.

Nutrition Facts

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166.4 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat 4.9g 25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Sodium 2783mg 116%

Potassium 205mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 27.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12%

Sugars 7.5g

Protein 1.7g 3%

Vitamin A 400.3%

Vitamin C 37.8%

Calcium 2.9%

Iron 4.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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