WHAT'S COOKING WEDNESDAY: 

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO MASH (Paleo Friendly and Sweet Potatoes are a pregnancy super-food!)

INGREDIENTS:

*2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
*1 cup apple juice, no sugar added, 100% juice
*1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
*1 tsp. ground nutmeg
*1/2 tsp. allspice
*1/4 tsp. ground cloves
AFTER COOKING, STIR IN:
*Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
*Apple juice (see instructions)
*Pecans (optional)
*Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional for those who like a sweeter version)

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare your sweet potatoes and place in slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup of the apple juice (NOT the full cup) and your spices.

Cook on low 4-5 hours, until potatoes are tender. Recommend 3-4 quart slow cooker.

When potatoes are fully cooked through, using a hand blender, blend the sweet potatoes inside your slow cooker insert, adding the second 1/2 cup of juice. Season with more cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

Top with pecans and enjoy.

Note: While this dish is yummy without the pecans, the pecans truly add the final touch to the flavor. Unless you have a nut allergy, we highly recommend the pecans. Do not be afraid of the fat in pecans. It is healthy fat a perfectly acceptable for clean eating!