Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Granola
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Category
Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine
Modern American
Servings
6-8 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
90 minutes
Author: Victoria Loomis | The Gatherin' Girl
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons ghee or whole butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (this can be substituted with any milk or cream of your choice)
- salt, to taste
- extra virgin olive oil
- Granola
-
3 tablespoons Spiceology Honey Habanero Rub
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
-
¾ cup chopped pecans
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1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
-
½ cup almond butter
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½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- molasses or cane syrup
Directions
- For the sweet potatoes
Brush the potatoes lightly in olive oil. Cover in foil and bake for 50 minutes at 350° F. Remove from oven and peel the skin off.
- Add butter, salt, and cream. Stir and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Place mixture into cast iron skillet and set aside.
- For the granola
Preheat oven to 325° F.
- In a large mixing bowl mix all ingredients together, leaving water to add last.
- Mix well with your HANDS, or if using a spoon mash and stir pressing against sides of bowls. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Crumble granola on sweet potato mixture and bake at 350° F for 20 minutes.
- Drizzle syrup or molasses on top before serving.
