Sweet Potato Bars
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Sweet Potato Bars, a delightful treat that pairs wholesome ingredients with irresistible sweetness. Featuring mashed sweet potatoes as the star ingredient, these bars are packed with natural flavor and complemented by a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Rolled oats lend a touch of hearty texture, while a drizzle of creamy glaze adds a hint of decadence to every bite. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple snack. Whether enjoyed warm or cooled, these tender bars are a deliciously unique way to showcase the versatile sweet potato. Keywords: sweet potato bars recipe, easy fall dessert, spiced sweet potato dessert, homemade dessert bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them in a pot of water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well incorporated.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 633 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2010 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.0 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
