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Healthy Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Balls

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Delightful and nutritious sweet potato and pumpkin balls that make a perfect snack or light dessert.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potato, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter.
  3. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the whole wheat flour and rolled oats until a soft dough forms.
  5. If using, sprinkle in the cinnamon and mix again.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and slightly golden on the edges.
  9. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Author: maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg