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Chili Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Renae @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:31:31 +0000

I am one of the millions of people who love French fries, but in a quest to eat healthier and consume less calorie laden foods such as these I discovered a new and wonderful power-food called the sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin B6, vitamin C & D, iron and magnesium. This combination of vitamins and minerals in sweet potatoes make them a “feel good food” because they help us not only ward off disease, cope with stress, boost our energy levels and mood but they also aid in relaxation. Do yourself a favor and try my recipe for sweet potato fries and see if they make you feel as good as they make me feel!

Chiki Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Recipe type: side dish

Author: Ashley

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
½ tsp olive oil
½- ¾ tsp chili powder (more or less depending on taste preference)
Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl toss wedges with olive oil to thoroughly coat each and the sprinkle with chili powder and salt.
Place wedges on sheet pan in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Sweet potatoes are finished when they have a nice browning to them. (Note: they do not get ultra-crispy like traditional fries through this baking method).

Notes

* Withhold the chili powder and season with an alternative spice if desired or leave them plain.
* For a sweet dessert like dish, season with cinnamon and/or nutmeg and drizzle lightly with honey.

Chili sweet potato fries are a great side dish for Olive Burgers!

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Renae @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:07 +0000

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:30 +0000

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Renae @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:06:54 +0000

There is a new Breyers Ice Cream coupon that makes for a great deal at Kroger!

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Renae @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:49 +0000

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24 Day Challenge: Days 14 and 15

Renae @How to Have it All — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:45:10 +0000

My week has been the busiest I have had in a very long time- and it’s only Wednesday! Unfortunately I have not found time to exercise this week. I had the alarm set early both Monday and Tuesday but due to interrupted sleep due to little ones having nightmares and a thunderstorm, the snooze button was activated. Last night I went to bed at 8pm- a rarity for me! I feel much better today with my energy back.

I am now in the Max phase of the 24 Day Challenge. The goal is to continue healthy eating and to take supplements to help with nutrition and burning fat. I have added a meal replacement shake in the morning as part of the routine. My menu now looks like this:

Breakfast: Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake
Snack: Hummus and Vegetables
Lunch: Green Salad with Pork Loin
Snack: Larabar
Dinner: Chicken Breast, Grilled Vegetables
Snack: Rice Cake with Peanut Butter and Raisins

I know some of you have found it helpful for me to post what I am eating! What I really love is that I never get that shaky feeling. Before I started with AdvoCare I would often feel shaky, start to sweet and weak if I didn’t eat or if I ate too many carbs. It had to do with my blood sugar levels spiking and not being consistent (and yes I have been tested for diabetes and hypoglycemia and I am fine!).

I hope exercise makes back into my routine soon but with hubby out of town, it just might have to wait!

If you missed the beginning of my challenge make sure you read my AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge journal.

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:14:13 +0000

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:51:00 +0000

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:34:01 +0000

Keep your pets happy with these treats! Coupons can be found for these products:

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Try Something New: Natural Peanut Butter

Renae @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:50 +0000

We are slowly trying to eat healthier- getting rid of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. One thing that I recently changed was our peanut butter. My boys eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches almost daily. Have you ever read the label on a peanut butter jar? Many of them contain a high amount of sugar!

The all natural peanut butter is just ground up peanuts- no added sugar! It needs to be stored int he fridge and it does separate a bit requiring mixing. I changed out the peanut butter a couple of weeks ago and my boys have not noticed a difference at all. Not one peep about the peanut butter being different. It is a bit runnier than the “other” peanut butter but tastes great.

Have you tried something new recently? Do you use natural peanut butter?

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

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Litsa @How to Have it All — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:34:28 +0000

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