Creamy Sweet Potato and Cottage Cheese Mash
A velvety, warm sweet potato mash whipped with creamy cottage cheese, a touch of butter, and a pinch of cinnamon. It is comforting, ultra-soft to eat, and packed with gentle protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Keva + Lila
Keva created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and gently reheat with a splash of milk or water.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Pierce the whole sweet potato several times…
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Pierce the whole sweet potato several times…
Pierce the whole sweet potato several times with a fork.
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Microwave the sweet potato on high for…
Microwave the sweet potato on high for 5 to 6 minutes, until completely soft and tender when poked with a knife, then let cool for 2 minutes.
Look for: completely soft and tender when poked with a knife, then let cool for 2 minutes
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Cut the sweet potato open lengthwise and…
Cut the sweet potato open lengthwise and scoop the tender flesh into a medium bowl.
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Add cottage cheese
Add cottage cheese, butter, and ground cinnamon to the bowl.
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Mash with a fork or hand whisk…
Mash with a fork or hand whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
Look for: smooth, creamy, and evenly blended
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Spoon the warm mash into a serving…
Spoon the warm mash into a serving bowl and enjoy immediately at a soothing warm temperature.
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