Warm Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bowl
A comforting, naturally sweet snack featuring mashed sweet potato topped with creamy almond butter and warm ground cinnamon.
Prep
2 min
Cook
6 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by June + Lila
June 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
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
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Prep
2 min
Cook
6 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch Prep: Roast 2 to 3 sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for a 2-minute snack.
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Instructions
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Next: Scrub the medium sweet potato clean and…
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Scrub the medium sweet potato clean and…
Scrub the medium sweet potato clean and pierce it several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
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Place the sweet potato on a microwave-safe…
Place the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, or until it is completely tender when pierced with a knife. Turn the sweet potato halfway through cooking.
Look for: it is completely tender when pierced with a knife
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Carefully slice the sweet potato open lengthwise
Carefully slice the sweet potato open lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the warm flesh into a small bowl, discarding the skin.
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Mash the sweet potato slightly with a…
Mash the sweet potato slightly with a fork to your desired consistency.
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Drizzle the almond butter over the warm…
Drizzle the almond butter over the warm sweet potato.
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Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve warm
Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve warm.
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