Sweetpotato Peanut Butter Balls
Sweetpotato Peanut Butter Balls are a no-bake treat made with oats, mashed sweetpotato, peanut butter, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon. Rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in melted chocolate, they create a soft, naturally sweet snack with a rich chocolate finish.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Chilling Time1 hour hr
Course: healthy snack, Snack
Keyword: healthy snack, snack
Servings: 16 people
Calories:
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup cooked mashed sweetpotatoes
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
In a food processor or blender, pulse the oats until they are broken into small pieces. Add the cinnamon, salt, sweetpotatoes, maple syrup, and peanut butter to the blender. Pulse until a dough mixture forms.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of the dough and roll into balls. Place on the parchment paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Heat the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl using 30 second increments, stirring after each increment.
Using a fork, dip each ball into the chocolate and place on the parchment paper. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.