Cinnamon Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a cozy, flavorful side dish made with tender sweet potato cubes tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of salt, then roasted to golden perfection. Perfect for holidays, meal prep, or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil or melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and optional nutmeg or cayenne.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden on the edges.
- Serve warm as a side dish or over salads and grain bowls.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—spread sweet potatoes in a single layer for best browning.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Add chopped pecans during the last 10 minutes for a crunchy twist.
- Leftovers are great in salads or breakfast bowls.
- Orange-fleshed varieties like Garnet or Jewel work best for flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
