Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter
Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter deliver plush, steamy flesh with a caramel-kissed edge, quickly finished with melting butter, a drizzle of honey, and warm cinnamon. The contrast of sweet and salty makes each bite cozy and satisfying. Serve as a speedy weeknight side or a simple lunch when you crave comfort without turning on the oven.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the sweet potatoes and poke them several times all over with a fork.
- 2
Set them in the microwave on a paper towel and cover with another paper towel. Cook on high for 5 minutes (you may need more time depending on your microwave’s power and the potatoes’ thickness).
- 3
Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Take them out and check for softness. If they are not soft, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes more. Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and let them cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Cut them open and add the butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mash the soft flesh with a fork.
- Calories 355.41 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 5.22 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 51.74 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.57 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.85 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 169.81 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.61 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 21.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.84 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 32.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1727.82 mcg Good Source 192%
- Vitamin C 31.74 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Microwave "Baked" Sweet Potatoes with Honey Cinnamon Butter is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Cinnamon, Honey, Sea Salt, and Sweet Potato. Each serving provides about 355.41 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cinnamon, Honey, Sea Salt, Sweet Potato, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter healthy?
- Microwave “Baked” Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 355.41 calories and 5.22 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 169.81 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.85 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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