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Sweet Potato Dessert

Decadent Sweet Potato Dessert That’s Good for You

This Sweet Potato Dessert is a delicious and healthy indulgence perfect for satisfying your cravings while being vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 desserts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Choose firm sweet potatoes without blemishes.
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Nut Butter Almond or sunflower seed butter are great options.
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) Can substitute with sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Seeds Can be omitted or replaced with chia seeds.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder Adjust to your preference.
  • 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Use vegan chocolate chips for a fully vegan dessert.
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional, based on dietary preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • knife

Method
 

Recipe Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or select the roast setting on your air fryer).
  2. Wash sweet potatoes under cool running water and pat dry.
  3. Coat each potato lightly with olive oil.
  4. Place sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30-45 minutes, turning halfway.
  5. Once done, cool the sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes.
  6. Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Add a spoonful of nut butter, followed by a sprinkle of pepitas and hemp seeds.
  8. Drizzle dark chocolate chips and a dash of cinnamon on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dessertCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are similar in size for even cooking. You can customize toppings based on preference.

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