A baked sweet potato is already a solid gut-health choice on its own, its soluble fiber is gentle and its beta-carotene supports your gut lining. Split it open and load it with live-culture yogurt instead of butter, and you've turned a simple side into a dish that covers both prebiotic and probiotic bases at once. Everything seasoning on top because honestly, it makes everything better.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Rub with a little olive oil.
- Bake directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
- Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise. Fluff the flesh slightly with a fork.
- Top each with a generous dollop of yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil, everything seasoning, chives, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 260 |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Total carbohydrates | 38g |
| Dietary fiber | 6g |
| Protein | 9g |
| Sodium | 220mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Sweet potato's soluble fiber and beta-carotene support gut lining integrity. Greek yogurt delivers live Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium cultures. Together, this combines prebiotic fiber with probiotic bacteria in one simple, comforting dish.
Bake a few extra sweet potatoes at once. Reheated, they're just as good the next day.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.