This is a super easy slow cooker recipe for those of you that like to cook sweet potatoes in bulk. Apples and sweet potatoes, a dish full of carbs. This one works well for the athlete or weightlifter that wants a healthy dose of good carbs to fit into their post workout meals. You can alter the seasoning amounts to your liking, but I really like to combination of cinnamon and cayenne. It is definitely not boring.
What you need:
- 4 cups of sweet potatoes, sliced medium thin. I used about 6 smallish potatoes.
- 2 gala apples. Peeled, cored, and sliced medium.
- 2 tablespoons of ghee or coconut oil.
- 1 to 2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
- 1 to 2 tsp of ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
- slight pinch of finely ground sea salt.
How you make it:
- Peel and slice your sweet potatoes into medium thin slices. I use a mandoline.
- Peel and core your apples, and slice the same thickness.
- Layer your apples and potatoes in your slow cooker, mixing the apples among the potatoes.
- Add your seasonings and mix well either by hand or with a spoon. Make sure everything is evenly coated.
- Add your coconut oil or ghee to the top so it melts down during cooking.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6.
- Results will be somewhat mushy and brown, yet super easy and super tasty. Enjoy!
How many servings in this recipe?
Depends on how large or small of a portion size you wish, but roughly 6 to 8.
I just made this today and loved it. I served it with a good dollop of Greek yogurt – not Paleo I know but neither am I. Just into healthy food.
I am making these but I’m not going to peel the sweet potatoes… I am not sure if I will peel the apples either (can you tell I’m lazy).
Prepping everything right now. Excited to see how they taste 🙂
This is one of the first paleo recipes that caught my eye. Anything sweet potato=win
Want to try this but only have Fuji apples. Will it make a difference in the overall taste of the recipe if I use Fuji instead of gala?
Just the different apple taste I suppose.
I think Fuji would probably actually work better since they are firmer. My Galas are REALLY soft before cooking. I know the recipe basically says they’ll be mush, but I’m thinking I’ll try a harder apple next time.
Mine is cooking as we speak so I’ll let ya know! 🙂
FYI unless you are a fan of spicy – dial down the cayenne. Otherwise pretty good!