Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls

Bowl recipes are a great option to feed the whole family, while staying within your macros. Simple High Protein Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowls are both healthy and filling!

These hearty, flavor-packed bowls are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep—full of color, protein, and a little sweet heat thanks to homemade hot honey!

Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls

As a family of six, it’s nice to have a meal that can be completely individualized to each person. Although my kids are pretty great eaters, sometimes they like to experiment with different flavor combinations, and a bowl-style meal is a fun way for them to express themselves!

My oldest son is in his playful, “food critic” era and has been enjoying rating my home-cooked meals based on both taste and presentation. These Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls are fun because they are so colorful, but yet full of flavor and nutrients. A win for both my son and this mama!

Why You Should Make This Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls Recipe

• Super Quick – Once all of the ingredients are prepped, this recipe plates so quickly!
• Meal Prep Approved – This recipe reheats well and can be portioned for easy and macro-friendly meals throughout the week!
• Healthy – Full of tasty vegetables and high protein ingredients, this will definitely be added to the meal rotation!
• Large Portions – Feed a crowd with a meal that is ready to double and sure to please with all of the topping additions.

This Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls Recipe is quick and easy to make. Plus, it’s full of protein and nutrients to help fuel your family whether it’s a weeknight or a large gathering.

What You’ll Need to Make Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls

With only a couple grocery ingredients and many that can be found in the pantry or freezer, this is a budget friendly option that tastes high class! Bonus points if you can shop local at farmers markets for honey and veggies!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

• 3 large sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Taco Ground Beef:

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Cilantro Cream Sauce:

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Garlic salt, to taste
• 1 small handful of fresh cilantro
• Optional: 1 tsp honey if skipping hot honey

Hot Honey:

• 1/2 cup local raw honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Splash of apple cider vinegar

Assembly:

• Sliced avocado
• Cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
• Optional: Cooked rice & shredded cheese to stretch for a larger family

Tools You’ll Need

• Chef knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• Large spoon
• Immersion blender
• Bowl
• Mason jar
• Sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Flipper or spatula
• Pot
• InstaPot

How can you make this recipe stretch with a large family?

Adding an extra carb base will help this recipe stretch further. Consider grains such as rice and quinoa to bulk up the meal without losing any flavor!

Also, toss on top of leafy greens for the added nutrients – great chilled as leftovers!

Step By Step Directions For Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls

Prep The Roasted Potatoes and Oven

First, I preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Then, I peel and chop my sweet potatoes. The potatoes take the longest to cook, so I make sure to do this part first.

Next, lay out the sweet potatoes in a single layer on parchment paper on a large sheet pan.

Season The Potatoes and Roast

Then I season my potatoes right on the sheet pan – why waste more dishes?

I sprinkle my avocado oil and seasonings on top of the potatoes and give them a little massage. You can toss them if you prefer!

Into the preheated oven they go for about 20 minutes. Then flip the potatoes and resume baking for another 15–20 minutes, until golden and slightly crispy.

Cook the Taco Beef

Once the potatoes are in the oven, I start browning my beef. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain if needed, then stir in seasonings to taste.

Now would also be a good time to start rice in the InstaPot if doing so.

Make Hot Honey

This part is optional if your family is not into spice, but this is a statement flavor that I completely recommend!

In a small saucepan, gently warm honey with red pepper flakes over low heat (don’t boil).

Remove from heat, stir in a splash of apple cider vinegar.

Optional: Strain out pepper flakes for a milder version. Store in a small jar.

Blend The Cilantro Cream Sauce

Add all sauce ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar.

Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. This will be a thicker sauce when using Greek yogurt.

Finalize Your Toppings

Next slice your avocados and place in glass bowl.

Pull out the cottage cheese, shredded cheese and any other toppings from the fridge and be ready to assemble bowls.

Supper Time! Assembling Your Bowls

• A scoop of cottage cheese
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Taco-seasoned ground beef
• Sliced avocado
• Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and hot honey
• Optional: Add rice, greens and shredded cheese to stretch the meal

Printable Recipe Here

FAQs

Tips

These bowls are great for meal prep—store components separately and reheat as needed.
Add greens like shredded romaine or baby spinach for extra crunch and nutrients.
Get creative with additional bowl components like peppers, onions and beans

How To Store Simple High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls

Store left overs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

I would recommend a bento box-like container where you can store the toppings in a separate compartment to avoid overly soggy ingredients.

Reheats well! Or enjoy chilled from the fridge with greens like a salad.

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