Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Almond Butter, Banana, and Chia Seeds
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Almond Butter, Banana, and Chia Seeds are a warm, naturally sweet, and nourishing snack or light meal. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, this comforting recipe is easy to make, satisfying to eat, and totally customizable—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American, Health-Focused
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons natural almond butter
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- Ground cinnamon, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Drizzle almond butter inside the sweet potatoes, then top with banana slices, chia seeds, and a dash of cinnamon.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Try peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter as an alternative to almond butter.
- Swap banana for berries, apple slices, or pomegranate seeds.
- Top with chopped nuts or cacao nibs for added crunch.
- Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Toasted coconut flakes add a tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
