Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange, Cinnamon & Maple Syrup

INGREDIENTS

lbs. of sweet potatoes (garnet or ruby)

4 tbsp

butter, ghee, or coconut oil

2 tbsp

real maple syrup (like THIS) - optional, omit for whole30

Zest from 1-2 oranges, divided

1/4 cup

fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)

1 tsp

Ceylon cinnamon powder (a.k.a. "true" cinnamon) + extra for sprinkling on top

Sea salt, to taste (I love THIS and THIS)

2 pinches

cardamom powder (optional)

Mixing bowl

potato masher, muddler, large fork, or immersion blender