Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes filled with creamy peanut butter and a touch of honey, finished with crushed peanuts for texture. This american-inspired vegetarian ready in about 13 minutes pairs medium, scrubbed sweet potatoes, peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 4 medium, scrubbed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes with a fork. Microwave on high for 8 minutes until tender, then split open lengthwise.
- Step 2: Mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Spoon evenly into each potato cavity.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp crushed peanuts over the top and serve immediately while warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 13 minutes (5 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peanut butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Peanut Butter Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
American vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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My go-to weeknight dinner. So easy and satisfying!
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Simple and delicious. My family loved the sweet and salty flavors.
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These were a hit at my dinner party! The peanut butter and sweet potato combo is perfect.
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