One ingredient that you'll always see athletes, fitness coaches and dieticians raving about is the sweet potato. The reason for this is that it is low in carbs, high in fibre and vitamin A and helps form part of a healthy eating plan. Rather than just chop it up and steam or fry it as many do, we thought we'd grab some of the best bloggers in the world and highlight their unique and exciting ways of using this wonderful ingredient. Take a look at these amazing recipes and bookmark them for the week ahead...

1. Sweet potato quinoa cakes with pomegranate guacamole

Full recipe here.

2. Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Kale Salad (gluten-free)

Full recipe here.

3. Sweet Potato Toast with Fried Eggs

Full recipe here.

4. Baked Beans With Spiralized Sweet Potatoes

Full recipe here.

5. Sweet Potato Hash With Sausage And Eggs

Full recipe here.

6. Chicken Peanut Stew With Sweet Potato

Full recipe here.

7. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito

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8. Goat Cheese Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato

Full recipe here.

9. Chicken Sausage, Kale and White Bean Sweet Potato Noodle Skillet

Full recipe here.

10. Radish And Tangerine Quinoa Detox Salad

Full recipe here.

11. Sweet Potato Skillet Vegetarian Lasagna

Full recipe here.

12. Thai Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Full recipe here.

13. Burrito Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Full recipe here.

14. Sweet Potato Chips with Curried Tofu Mayonnaise

Full recipe here.

15. Meatball Sub Stuffed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Full recipe here.

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