Baked Sweet Potato with Coffee Glaze
Tender baked sweet potatoes with a smooth, slightly bitter coffee glaze that perfectly balances sweetness and depth.
Ingredients
For the Baked Sweet Potato:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
For the Coffee Glaze:
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then poke holes all over with a fork.
- Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- While baking, combine coffee, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and sea salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Slice the baked potatoes open and drizzle generously with the warm coffee glaze.
- Serve immediately, resisting the urge to drink the glaze straight from the pan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~230
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 200%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add crushed pecans for extra crunch.
- Swap maple syrup for honey if you prefer.
- Leftovers? Mash them up and spread on toast.