Maple Mashed Sweet Potato

Smooth, naturally sweet, and non-acidic — easy to eat with a sore mouth and gentle on the stomach.

Gentle for a sore mouth, nausea, low appetite.

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

How to make it

1. Boil sweet potato until very tender, ~15 min.
2. Drain well.
3. Mash with butter, milk, maple, and salt until smooth.
4. Tip: Blend for an extra-silky texture. Sweet flavors are often well tolerated during treatment.

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A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.