Chewy, naturally sweet bites made with mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, oats, and hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (approx. 1 medium sweet potato)
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 1 ½ cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if required)
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
06 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Mix-Ins
08 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and bake for 35-40 minutes until tender. Cool, then scoop out the flesh and mash smooth.
02 - Reduce oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - In a large bowl, blend mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts if desired, mixing evenly.
06 - Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls using a cookie scoop or spoon and place on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 12-14 minutes until firm and set.
08 - Let bites cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
