All-day snack
Maple Sweet Potato
A snack or side for a meal, this sweet, creamy dish mixes vegetables, fruit, and dairy together.
Good for 2 person
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp non-fat plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp 100% orange juice, or juice from 1/2 an orange
Instruction
- Prick potato skins with a fork. Microwave 6–8 minutes until soft.
- Scoop potato meat into a bowl. Mash potato, stir in yogurt, maple syrup, and orange juice.
- Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 1–2 minutes.
Performance Rationale
Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A, which gives them their orange color. Oranges and yogurt add fiber and protein to the dish!
Coach Conversation
- When do you want to eat this? Before and/or after sports? Which sports?
- When can you make this at home?
- What else would you eat with this?
- Why is yogurt part of this dish? Why do we use orange juice?
Top Self Connection
Fueling our bodies helps us learn, move, and grow. We can’t play without fuel. Good choices today make us healthier tomorrow.
