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Sweet Potato Oat Bars: The Perfect Healthy Snack Recipe!

Sweet Potato Oat Bars are a healthy and delicious snack made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, rolled oats, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  3. If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg or ginger to the mixture.
  • Substitute the almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.

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