Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake
Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake layers velvety sweet potatoes with ripe bananas and crushed pineapple for a tropical twist that’s gently spiced with cinnamon. A glossy pineapple-honey finish adds bright, fruity sweetness and a hint of tang, perfect for holiday tables or summer cookouts alongside roasted meats or grilled fare.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined; set aside.
- 2
Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; lower to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for a minute or two; peel and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
- 3
Layer the potatoes in the prepared baking dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with salt. Arrange the bananas over the potatoes and sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly on top. Add the crushed pineapple. Whisk the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and honey until the honey dissolves. Pour over the casserole.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and browned on top, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 262.75 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 2.36 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 61.44 g 22%
- Total Fat 1.3 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 76.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.98 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 41.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 240.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 816.82 mcg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin C 28.92 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Island Style Sweet Potato Bake is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Crushed Pineapple. Each serving provides about 262.75 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Brown Sugar, Butter, Crushed Pineapple, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake healthy?
- Island-Style Sweet Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 262.75 calories and 2.36 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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