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Sweetpotato Energy Cookies

Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, breads, cookies, Pre-Run
Keyword: Athlete Friendly, cookies, energy, Pre Run, RD approved
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed sweetpotatoes
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda, spices).
  • In separate mixing bowl, whip butter and sugars using an electric mixer. Add in egg, vanilla extract and mashed sweetpotato.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined, adding in chocolate chips last. Batter will be wet. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
  • Scoop out dough in 1 ½-2 inch scoops and arrange on baking sheets.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes. Allow cookies to slightly cool before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Energy Cookies
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
81
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
917
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
20
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 20g