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Sweet Potato Truffles on a white plate

Sweet Potato Truffles

Yoko Segawa
The creamy mashed 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
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 8 truffles
Calories 38 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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 90-120 minutes. 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.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate and accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3364IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword dairy-free, healthy dessert, sweet potatos, truffles, vegan
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