But wait... there’s more sweet potato!

The root vegie isn’t just for savoury dishes, according to nutritionist KATHLEEN ALLEAUME

MAKE... SWEET BREADS & CAKES

Boil or roast sweet potato, then mash and mix into a bread or cake recipe. Its natural sweetness is complemented by adding maple syrup and walnuts.

MAKE... BISCUITS

Pureed sweet potato can also be turned into delicious cookies. Mix in some almond meal, chocolate chips, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg and bake.

MAKE... ICE-CREAM

Roast chopped-up sweet potato. Cool and pop in a blender with coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste and smooth peanut butter. Freeze 30 mins.