Soft and subtly sweet, these Sweet Potato Truffles are sure to be a hit with everyone in the household.
Our household is a massive fan of the humble sweet potato. Although we mainly enjoy them in savoury meals, we also appreciate the diversity of this root vegetable. They are deliciously sweet and a great addition to many desserts and sweet treats.
Like in these Sweet Potato Truffles...
How To Make Sweet Potato Truffles
This is a very simple recipe, with very little steps
- Add sweet potato, almond meal, dates, cacao & cinnamon to a food processor
- Blend until smooth
- Roll into balls
- Chill &
- Roll in coconut
That being said there are a few tips to ensure you make the BEST Sweet Potato Truffles...
- Sweet Potato - This recipe calls for mashed sweet potato. Please make sure your mash is from roasted sweet potato. If you use boiled potato, the mash will be too wet and will lack the sweetness that roasting provides. I usually make these when I have leftovers. If you are unsure how to bake sweet potatoes then you can follow these instructions.
- Almond Meal - You can replace with almond flour if you prefer. The amount needed may vary depending on how wet your potato is. If the mixture feels a little wet, add an extra tablespoon until you achieve a mixture that can easily be rolled.
- Dates - I used Medjool dates which blend easily. If your dates are dry you should soak in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them before blending.
- Cacao & Cinnamon - These are optional add-ins and can be adjusted to suit taste. You could also try powdered ginger, nutmeg, mixed spice or some vanilla.
- Rolling - The mixture is very sticky, to make it easier to handle, wet your hands before rolling.
Sweet Potato Truffles for Babies
I used to make these a lot when my youngest was a baby. However, I did leave out the dates and cacao. This less indulgent version was perfectly sweet enough for my 7-month-old.
At such a young age I tried not to add too much extra sweetness and so I didn't see the need for the dates.
Try making them without the dates first and see what your baby makes of them. You can always double up and make the sweeter version for the rest of the family.
Nutrition
- Sweet Potatoes are a great source of carbohydrate and are packed full of fibre, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Almond Meal is a good source of protein, healthy fats and fibre.
- Dates contain several vitamins and minerals, in addition to fibre and antioxidants.
- Although packed with goodness, this snack is still a treat and we should be mindful of portion sizes.
Storing Sweet Potato Truffles
Sweet Potato Truffles are enjoyed best from chilled.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Sweet Potato Truffles
Ingredients
- 225g (1 cup) Baked & Mashed Sweet Potato
- 110g (1 cup) Almond meal SEE NOTE 1
- 53g (5) Medjool Dates, pitted SEE NOTE 2
- 2 teaspoon Cacao Powder SEE NOTE 2
- 1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 15g (¼ cup) Unsweetened desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Add the sweet potato, almond meal, dates, cacao powder and cinnamon to a food processor and blend until smooth
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon sized balls and then place in the refrigerator, for 10 mins, to firm up and make them easier to roll in the coconut.
- Remove from the refrigerator and roll in the coconut.
Recipe Notes
- The amount of almond meal needed will vary depending on the moisture content of the sweet potato. If the mixture is too wet to roll easily then add some more.
- For young babies, you may wish to reduce the sugar level by missing out, or reducing, the dates. You may also wish to skip the cacao due to caffeine content. When my boys were babies I missed out both the dates and cacao and they were more than happy to eat them.
- To stop the mixture sticking to your hands, wet your hands before rolling.
Madelyn
Can I substitute the almond meal for something else to make it nut-free?
Amy
You could try oats flour (blended oats) but as I haven't tried it I can't guarantee results. 🙂
Su
This was one of the best healthy balls that I have ever eaten. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
Amy
Thanks Su 🙂
Vic
Tasty! The whole family love these. They didn't last long!
Amy
Excellent! So glad you all liked them 🙂
Richard
Hi, I don't often leave comments on recipes, but this one was a must. This is a great recipe and I'm really pleased with the outcome. This is a delicious and healthy snack and is perfect for me as I'm vegan and have cut refined sugars. The texture is soft and squidgy and the flakey desiccated coconut adds a nice variation too. However, the flavour was what really impressed me. The dates and cocoa powder give the truffles a lovely rich flavour without making them too sweet, and the nutty almond addition compliments these flavours nicely. My quantities were probably a bit different since I weighed my quantities instead of using cups, though I'm sure the truffles would have turned out similarly in any case. Once again, great recipe, I will definitely be trying some of your other ones.
Amy
Hi Richard, thank you so much for taking the time to rate and leave your lovely comment. I'm so happy that this recipe worked for you and that you enjoyed the flavour. I do hope you find other recipes to enjoy 🙂
Jess Barnett
Love it! I just made mine and have them chilling in the fridge. When are they okay to be eaten? A few hours?
Amy
Hi Jess, you can eat straight away. The longer you chill/freeze them the firmer they will be 🙂
Cat London
Do you have any suggestions for making these nut-free? Thank you!
Amy
Hi Cat, as I haven't tried I can't say for sure but you could try replacing the almond flour with oat flour or coconut flour. You may need less of the coconut flour. Just add a little at a time until you get a rollable consistency. Hope it works for you 🙂
Cat London
Thanks, I will try these this week with oat flour and report back!
Olivia Moulds
Hi Cat! I am wondering if you tried these with coconut flour and if they turned out well? I am hoping to try the same 🙂
Gemma
Also wondering if coconut flour can be used.
Amy
I haven't tested it with coconut flour but I'd say it would be worth a try. I would add less flour (as coconut flour absorbs more moisture) and then add more as needed.
Miss Jodi
My 3 kids (aged 11mths, 3 & 5) loved these and I thought they were good too. I store them in the freezer like others said they did. Perfect straight from the freezer. Trying your sweet potato pancakes next, my little loves her sweet potato!
Amy
Love this! Hope you enjoy the pancakes!
Kayln
Yum! They are like mini bites of sweet potato pie. I added a couple extra dates. They are quite soft so I froze mine and they are delicious straight from the freezer.
Amy
Fab! I store mine in the freezer too, I should actually add that to the instructions 😉