sweet potato

These are a healthier baked doughnut, and after you try these, you will never miss their fried counterparts again. Besides their soft and tender texture, the sweet potato flavor is just incredible, and we get that pure flavor by mixing in 1 cup of mashed sweet potato directly into the dough.

Crisp, spicy, sweet, and garlick-y oven-baked sweet potato fries.

Spice-kissed sweet potato and nut butter brownies made using local, natural sweeteners.

I'm a sucker for spiced sweet potato desserts, and this one is no exception. Layering an oatmeal crust, a creamy sweet potato filling and a crunchy crumble topping, it is truly a whole foods dessert that we can feel good about eating. And the best part is that it's also vegan, gluten-free, free of refined sugars and packed with extra protein. Well, I'm sold. Are you?

Recipe: Sweet Potato Crumble Bars

My mom made these for the first time a year ago when she started getting sweet potatoes from our CSA. I was skeptical at first: at the time, sweet potatoes conjured up images of sticky Thanksgiving mash. Not anymore! These seasonal biscuits are light and flaky and have more flavor depth than regular biscuits. They're one of my favorites - a perfect savory side for nearly any fall dish.

And if you're still hesitant, start by making the sweet honey cinnamon butter. I guarantee that you won't be able to find enough things to put it on...

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Cinnamon Butter

I'm a big fan of crustless pies. These flavorful little custard-like fall pies incorporate an often over-looked tuber that's sweet and rich in flavor, great for baking, and healthy too. As for these individual pies, Rachel will tell you, "They’re delicious! The sweet potato filling is velvety, nicely spiced, and satisfyingly dense. I love the smooth texture and melt-in-your-mouth quality of custard pie fillings."

Since being in Mexico I've developed a sweet spot for goat's milk too, as they use it to make caramel here, and it's lower in lactose than milk. Fancy meeting goat's milk in a pie!

Recipe: Crustless Sweet Potato Goat’s Milk Pies

Hello sweet potatoes, pumpkins, red leaves, cinnamon, warm sweaters, and baking. September already?! Heather starts her fall baking with her first batch (ever!) of these pretty and scrumptious sweet potato whoopie pies.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Whoopie Pies with Maple Marshmallow Creme

Get ready for cool weather with these fall inspired sweet potato cupcakes topped with cinnamon buttercream.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Cupcakes