Sweet Potatoes with Protein Frosting

I have a major sweet tooth but try to steer clear from sugar. I found sweet potatoes, one of my favorite vegetables, is a nutritious way to get my fix. I like to bake sweet potatoes every few days so I have a healthy snack or side vegetable throughout the week.

Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest Vegetables and available year round. They are loaded with carotenoids, contain more potassium then bananas and help regulate blood sugar.  Due to their High Fiber, Low Calorie and High Water Content they make a perfect carb for maintaing health and weight loss.

Anyone who knows me well knows my feelings about cupcakes and frosting.  The cake in my book just a vehicle for the FROSTING. I love frosting. So when I figured out how to make a healthy protein frosting I was needless to say very excited.  My Sweet Potato with Protein Frosting has become one of my favorite post or pre work out snacks. 

Over the summer I stopped using whey protein and switched over the Sunwarrior Sprouted Rice Protein.  This protein is completely raw and vegan. It is extremely easy to digest and tastes delicious. 

Combining one of my favorite vegetables and a healthy version of a sinful spread this sweet little spud is a real treat! 

Sweet Potatoes with Protein "Frosting"

1 small baked sweet potato (I like it cold)

1 serving of Protein Frosting:

1 scoop SunWarrior vanilla or chocolate protein powder 

3 TBSP water or almond milk

pinch of cinnamon

1 TBSP almond butter

Mix the protein power, water and cinnamon until you form a paste. Stir in the almond butter.

Serve frosting on top of sweet potatoes and sprinkle with cinnamon.