Description
These Kid-Friendly Sweet Potato Truffle Bites are a delicious and easy way to get some extra veggies into your little ones’ diets. They’re naturally sweet, soft, and perfect for tiny hands.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (for extra fun!)
- Optional coating: unsweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped nuts, or more cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- If using, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter). This is a fun step for kids to help with!
- If desired, roll the truffle bites in your chosen coating (shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder).
- Place the truffle bites on a plate or in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can cook the sweet potato by baking it until very tender, boiling it, or microwaving it. Just make sure it’s soft enough to mash smoothly.
- These truffle bites are great for meal prep. Make a batch at the beginning of the week for quick snacks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For a nut-free version, you can try using oat flour instead of almond flour, though the texture might be slightly different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked sweet potato)
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle bite (approximate)
- Calories: 50-70
- Sugar: 3-5g
- Sodium: 10-20mg
- Fat: 2-4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5-1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7-10g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 1-2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg