Honey-Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Roasted sweet potatoes glazed with honey and dusted with cinnamon for a warm, sweet side dish. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces sweet potatoes
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 3 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes (1-inch pieces) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with 3 tbsp honey, tossing gently to coat while warm. Serve hot.