Sweet Potato Truffles

Japanese sweet potatoes are slowly baked to maximize their natural sweetness, then mashed to create these velvety and smooth Sweet Potato Truffles. The creamy sweet potato puree is combined with tahini and rich cacao powder to create a fudgy, antioxidant-rich treat for your healthy snack time.

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Sweet Potato Truffles

The creamy mushed Japanese sweet potato puree is combined with tahini and cacao powder to create a fudgy, antioxidant-rich treat for your healthy snack time.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Servings 8 balls

Ingredients  

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• 1 large Japanese sweet potato
• 1 Tbsp. cacao powder plus more for coating
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. tahini
• Cacao nibs for coating
• A pinch sea salt

Instructions 

• Wash the potato and wrap it in aluminum foil. Place it in a cold oven and bake at 325F° until fork tender, for about 90min. Let cool.
• Peel the potato. Use the back of the fork to mash until smooth. Measure ½ cup of mushed sweet potato. Use leftovers for other recipes.
• In a bowl, mix together cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt. Roll into 8 balls.
• Coat truffle balls with cacao powder or cacao nibs. Enjoy immediately.

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