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overhead shot of whole sweet potatoes in crock pot
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Ultra Creamy Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

How to make ultra creamy crock pot sweet potatoes that are perfect for meal prep. 5 minutes prep, one ingredient, plus 10+ delicious ways to use them up!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Slow Cooker
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-5 sweet potatoes depending on the size of the sweet potatoes and the size of your slow cooker

Instructions

  • Prepare- Wash and pat dry sweet potatoes; prick all over with a fork or paring knife.
  • Cook- Add the sweet potatoes to the slow cooker (stack them to fit). Cook on the lowest setting for 6-8 hours.
    overhead shot of whole sweet potatoes in crock pot
  • Serve - Use tongs to carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the slow cooker. They will be soft and delicate so work carefully.
    Serve with butter, coconut sugar and cinnamon, or store for later.

Video

Notes

  1. You can put as many sweet potatoes in your slow cooker as will fit! Just make sure the lid fits securely.
Storage
  • Fridge - After cooking, sweet potatoes may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer - Wrap cooled sweet potatoes in parchment paper (secure with tape), then place in a silicone bag or meal prep container. Store for up to 3 months.
  • To re-heat - thaw completely if necessary. Heat at 425°F in the oven for 10 or so minutes (depends on the size of the sweet potatoes); OR heat in the microwave on medium power for 2 or so minutes, until heated through (also depends on the power of your microwave and size of your sweet potatoes)
Recipes used in slow cooker sweet potato video
  1. Sausage stuffed sweet potatoes
  2. Enchilada stuffed sweet potatoes
  3. Breakfast sweet potatoes:
    1. re-heat sweet potatoes in the oven at 425 for 10 or so minutes
    2. while potatoes are re-heating, scramble eggs (2/ sweet potato) in a pan. Add in greens & salt & pepper.
    3. serve scrambled eggs over the sweet potatoes

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potato | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g