Ingredients
– 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
– 1 cup rolled oats
– 1 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
– 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to create your Sweet Potato Bars:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil them in water until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
6. Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Cut into Bars: Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into square or rectangular bars.
10. Store: These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g