Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Thoroughly wash and dry sweet potatoes.

Preheat oven to 425º. On a baking sheet, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife and top with a pat of butter.

Baked sweet potatoes are the perfect, healthy side dish in the fall months. I like to simply eat it with some butter on top, a little goes a long way or try it with coconut oil to keep it dairy free.