Pumpkin Spice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 Large Sweet Potatoes
• ½ Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Topping

• ⅔ Cup Chopped Pecans
• ¼ Cup Shredded Cheese optional
• Brown Sugar or coconut sugar optional

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes in a baking tray and pierce them with a fork, then bake until soft.
2. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked remove from the oven and allow them to cool until ready to handle.
3. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then gently scoop out the insides into a bowl. Stir in the spices and using a fork mix to combine and mash the sweet potato flesh.
4. Scoop this filling back into the sweet potato skins. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped pecans and return to the oven.
5. Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, until hot and melty. Enjoy!

Source: Healthy Fitness Meals