A Very Yummy & Healthy Thanksgiving side dish!!

Fitness Instruction Here’s a healthy substitute Thanksgiving side dish! – Fitness Retreat Recipes 

With Thanksgiving being right around the corner we’re going to be giving you some great tips to help you make healthy choices on a day we’re all sure to pig out! Today we have a great side dish substitute.

Instead of Candied Yams try Glazed Sweet Potatoes instead!

• 5 sweet potatoes or yams 
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons light butter spread
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup apricot nectar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender for 20 to 25 minutes. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the baking dish.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except nuts in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and stir until thick. Pour over potatoes and add nuts. They bake for 30 minutes.

On a day we’ll all be getting stuffed we’re here to help you make better choices and keep up your usual healthy diet. A few easy substitutes for traditional Thanksgiving side dishes can make a huge difference!