5 Ways To Give Sweet Potatoes To Toddlers & Kids

As a parent, you’re always looking for ways to introduce new and healthy foods to your children. Sweet potatoes are a great option as they are packed with nutrients and naturally sweet, making them appealing to young taste buds. But how can you prepare them in a way that your kids will love?

In this blog post, we’ll explore five delicious and kid-friendly ways to give sweet potatoes to toddlers and kids. From crispy sweet potato fries to creamy mashed sweet potatoes, these recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. So, get ready to add another nutritious and tasty option to your family’s mealtime lineup with these five sweet potato recipes.

weet Potatoes To Toddlers & Kids

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A and C. They also contain calcium, iron and potassium. They also contain 4 g dietary fibre. Sweet potatoes are very low in calories and have zero fat.

You can give sweet potatoes to kids in these interesting ways-

Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
• 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch) sliced peeled carrots
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and saute until tender.

Add sweet potato, carrot, ginger, and and cook for 2 minutes.

Add broth and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Add in salt.

Pour in a food processor when it cools down.

Blend till smooth and soup is ready.

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes- 2
• Salt and pepper
• Oil

Recipe

Boil the sweet potatoes till they are just 40% cooked.

Peel them and cut into chips.

Then sprinkle salt and pepper on the chips.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees C.

Place the chips in a single layer on aluminium foil and sprinkle a little oil on them.

Bake the chips for 10 minutes after placing in a baking dish.

Sweet potato chips are ready.

Sweet Potato Pudding

Ingredients

• Cooking spray/Oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey, divided
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 slice whole wheat bread, crusts removed
• 2 cups mashed baked peeled sweet potato
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°.

Coat a 11/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray/oil.

In a large bowl, take eggs, 3 tbsp honey, milk, and bread. Beat until smooth.

Add sweet potato, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice; beat until smooth.

Pour into prepared baking dish. Scatter pecans and ginger over top.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes until pudding is set and slightly puffy.

Mix together  yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon honey until smooth. Top the pudding with it before serving.

Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients

• 6 medium sweet potatoes
• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preheat oven to 500°.

Peel sweet potatoes; cut each lengthwise into quarters.

Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and coat with cooking spray.

Mix together sugar, salt, and peppers, and sprinkle over potatoes. Coat the sweet potatoes well.

Arrange potatoes, cut sides down, in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes.

Turn the wedges over and bake for 10 more minutes.

Sweet Potato Dip

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup roasted mashed sweet potato
• 1 tablespoons plain Greek-style low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle chile powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Take sweet potato, yogurt, honey, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.

Stir well to get a smooth paste.

Giving sweet potatoes to toddlers and kids can be a fun and interactive way to introduce them to the vegetable. Not only will they enjoy the taste, but they will also learn some basic nutrition facts and how to eat healthily. By giving sweet potatoes as a snack, you are helping your toddler or child develop a healthy habit early on, which is essential for their development into adulthood. If you have any other suggestions or advice about how to give sweet potatoes to toddlers and kids, please let us know in the comments section below.

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