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Healthy Sweet Potato Bars

Irresistibly Healthy Sweet Potato Bars with Caramel Swirl

These Healthy Sweet Potato Bars with caramel swirl are a delicious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping things wholesome.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bar Base
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato (mashed) Garnet sweet potatoes can be used.
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose or whole wheat.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Fine sea salt recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can swap with nutmeg.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar For rich caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use plant-based for vegan.
  • 1/4 cup Butter (melted) Can replace with vegan butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
For the Caramel Swirl
  • 10 pieces Caramel Candies Soft and chewy for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk (for caramel) Any type, plant-based works.
  • a pinch Sea Salt (for caramel) Optional, for less salty.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare your baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Roast sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for about 40 minutes until tender; let cool before peeling and pureeing.
  3. Melt caramel candies with one tablespoon of milk and a pinch of sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Combine sweet potato puree with brown sugar, remaining milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick batter forms.
  7. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, drizzle melted caramel, and swirl it through the batter.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool in pan before transferring to wire rack.
  9. After cooling, cut into nine squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for sharing and maintain their moist texture for several days when stored properly.

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