Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Sweet Potato

Article written and reviewed by Robby Barbaro, MPH
Published January 30, 2026

A Cozy, Naturally Sweet Meal That Feels Like Dessert

This Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Sweet Potato is warm, comforting, and lightly sweet — the kind of dish that feels indulgent while still supporting steady energy and balanced blood sugar. Tender baked sweet potato is filled with soft apples, dates, and cinnamon, then finished with a small drizzle of nut butter for richness.

It’s perfect as a nourishing breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or even a wholesome dessert when you’re craving something sweet without processed ingredients.

Sweet Potatoes for Slow, Steady Energy

Sweet potatoes are one of the most blood-sugar-friendly carbohydrate sources you can choose. They’re rich in fiber, water, and complex carbohydrates that digest slowly, helping deliver glucose steadily to your cells.

Baking the sweet potato whole keeps it tender and naturally sweet, creating a satisfying base that supports energy without sharp spikes or crashes.

Apples and Dates for Natural Sweetness and Fiber

Chopped apples and dates provide gentle sweetness along with fiber and polyphenols. Unlike refined sugars, whole fruit and dried fruit retain their natural structure, which slows absorption and supports more stable blood sugar responses.

Cooking the apples and dates together softens them into a warm, jam-like filling that pairs beautifully with the sweet potato.

Cinnamon for Warmth and Flavor Balance

Cinnamon adds warmth and depth while enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruit. It allows the dish to taste dessert-like without needing added sugar, making it a simple way to boost flavor while keeping ingredients minimal and whole.

Almond Butter and Hemp Seeds for Creaminess and Satisfaction

A small amount of almond butter adds richness and helps round out the meal, while optional hemp seeds contribute texture and a mild, nutty flavor. Used intentionally, these ingredients enhance satisfaction without overpowering the dish.

If you prefer a nut-free option, sunflower seed butter or tahini works just as well.

Bring It All Together

This Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Sweet Potato shows how simple, whole ingredients can create a meal that feels comforting and indulgent while still supporting steady energy and metabolic health.

With fiber-rich carbohydrates, natural sweetness from fruit, and warming spices, it’s a satisfying option any time you want something cozy, nourishing, and easy to prepare.

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Sweet Potato

Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 (315g) Sweet Potato (large-sized)
  • ¼ cup (109g) Water
  • 1 cup (6g) Apple (chopped) - About 1 small-sized apple
  • 2 (194g) Medjool Dates (pitted, chopped) - Available in 12-ounce containers
  • ½ tsp (149g) Cinnamon, Ground - Available in spice jars
  • 1 ½ tsp (6g) Almond Butter - Available in 16-ounce jars
  • 1 tsp (149g) Hemp Seeds - Available in 12-ounce bags

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the whole sweet potato on the baking sheet and pierce it several times with a fork. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the water, apple, dates, and cinnamon. Sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Slice the sweet potato open lengthwise and add the apple-date mixture. Top with almond butter and hemp seeds, if using.

Notes

  • Nut-Free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 7gFat: 6.8gFiber: 14g

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About the author 

Robby Barbaro, MPH

Robby Barbaro, MPH is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes.

Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating pounds of fruit every day, his HbA1c has been stable with a current A1c of 5.3%, TIR of 92%, and average total daily insulin use of 30 units.

Robby graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time.

He is the co-host of the annual Mastering Diabetes Online Summit, a featured speaker at VegFest LA, and has been featured on The Doctors, Forks Over Knives, Vice, Thrive Magazine, Diet Fiction, and the wildly popular podcasts the Rich Roll Podcast, Plant Proof, MindBodyGreen, and Nutrition Rounds.

Robby enjoys exercising every day, spending time with friends, and sharing his lifestyle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.