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Honey Butter Sweet Potato

Honey Butter Sweet Potato Bliss You Can't Resist

This Honey Butter Sweet Potato recipe offers irresistible flavors and easy adjustments for all diets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup cornmeal can be swapped with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup flour use all-purpose gluten-free flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes can substitute with canned sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 cup buttermilk substitute with non-dairy milk mixed with vinegar
  • 2 large eggs for vegan, use flax eggs (1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water)
For the Honey Butter Topping
  • 1/2 cup softened butter can use vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup honey can substitute with sugar-free syrup

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, honey, buttermilk, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold them together gently.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  6. While baking, whip up the honey butter by combining softened butter and honey until creamy.
  7. Once the cornbread is baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving with honey butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain and mash canned sweet potatoes well to avoid a soggy batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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