Lightly coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Using a fork, poke holes all over sweet potato; place in a medium microwave-safe dish.

Let stand at room temperature until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.

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Cut the partially cooled sweet potato open lengthwise.

Scoop out the flesh and transfer to a large mixing bowl (discard the skin).

Add milk, maple syrup, oil, vanilla and eggs; whisk until smooth.

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Gradually add the flour mixture, whisking until just combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.

Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.

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Remove from the pan and cool completely on the rack, 30 to 60 minutes.

Sweet potatoesare considered a low-glycemic food and are loaded with nutrition.

Vitamin A is necessary for a strong immune system and healthy vision.

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Sweet potatoes are also a good source of potassium, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure.

Maple syrupis a natural sweetener that comes from boiling maple tree sap.

One tablespoon of maple syrup contains 35% of the manganese you need each day.

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Manganese is a mineral that helps activate enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates in your body.

Yes, you’ve got the option to roast the sweet potato if you prefer.

Roasted whole sweet potatoes take longer to cook, about 1 hour in a 425F oven.

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It’s also delicious as a dessert with a scoop ofvanilla ice creamor a dollop ofwhipped creamon top.

just note that additional ingredients will change the nutritional profile of the recipe.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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