Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes {Paleo, Whole30}
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Note from Taesha:
I'm super honored to have Jenn from Pretended It's A Donut guest posting on the blog today. She is a dear friend, fellow real food blogger and seasoned mother (with 5 kids to convince each and every night to eat their dinner). Jenn is a wealth of knowledge, humor and creative recipes that are near impossible not to drool over. As I continue to plug away at my ebook, Veggie Loaded Love, and also prepare for the holidays with my family and friends, Jenn has generously shared her recipe for an amazing holiday appetizer that is sure to make your friends and family swoon, Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes!
If you find yourself loving this recipe as much as I do, be sure to connect with Jenn over at her blog, Instagram, and Facebook to continue to be inspired to get into your kitchen and cook amazing wholesome meals!
Hi guys, I’m Jenn over at Pretend it’s a Donut and I’m so honored to be guest posting while Taesha is finishing up her awesome e-book! I’ve been following The Natural Nurturer for a while now and for good reason. Her recipes are bomb.com and I just adore her down to earth, sweet, and real personality. As a mom it’s always so wonderful to see other people giving their best to their children, but also keeping it so real!!
I know how hard it can be to get children to eat (I have 5 that sometimes need some pretty good convincing) but I also know how important real, wholesome foods are for their little growing bodies! Just like Taesha, I always put a variety of foods on their plates for them to try and I’m always telling them how good it is for them. And some nights we have conversations that go a little something like this!
Kid: “I’m not eating those carrots, gross”
Me: “okay, well did you know that carrots are really good for your eyes which means you will be able to see in complete darkness like a ninja”
Kid: “no way, okay I’m eating all of them!”
Me: “awesome! I know you’ll love them, just don’t do any midnight ninja moves on me or your papa!”
Usually the talk of sweet ninja moves works for them and it’s a win win for everyone. I also know that kids are kids and sometimes you just can’t sweet talk them into eating anything. Just know that that is OKAY. Just keep trying. Eventually they will eat what’s on their plates!
One of my favorite side dishes to feed my family are these BACON WRAPPED SWEET POTATOES. My kids are not huge fans of sweet potatoes on their own, but wrapped in bacon, they become magical and my kids can’t get enough! (Bacon will do that to you)
Not only are these great for children, they are also great as an appetizer or side dish for the upcoming holidays! Enjoy the recipe and thanks again Taesha for letting me take over your blog!
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 package bacon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- a sprinkle of sea salt