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4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Cacao Balls

sweet potato cacao balls

There are plenty of ways to turn sweet potatoes into something savory, but they deserve a spot on the sweet side of the kitchen, too.

Their naturally creamy texture makes them an unexpectedly good base for these chocolatey little bites. Once blended with oats, cacao powder, and maple syrup, the sweet potato practically disappears into a rich, fudgy mixture. No butter, oil, or complicated ingredient list required.

And while the base recipe needs just four ingredients, the coatings are where you can have a little fun. Roll them in cacao for an extra chocolatey finish, shredded coconut for a little chew, or chopped walnuts for some crunch. Make a mix of all three and keep them in the fridge for an easy snack or something sweet after a meal.

4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Cacao Balls

4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Cacao Balls

Plant Strong Team

Servings

10

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Dessert

Sweet potato might not be the first ingredient you think of when you're craving something chocolatey, but it works surprisingly well in these simple cacao balls. Naturally sweet and creamy, it creates a soft, fudgy base with oats, cacao powder, and a little maple syrup. That's it!

Enjoy them as-is or roll them in cacao powder, shredded coconut, or chopped walnuts for a little extra flavor and texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato, cooled

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder

  • 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, to taste

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  • Unsweetened shredded coconut

  • Finely chopped walnuts

  • Unsweetened cacao powder

Directions

  1. Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until they are broken down into a coarse flour.

  2. Add the mashed sweet potato, cacao powder, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Process until everything comes together into a thick, fudgy mixture. Taste and add another tablespoon of maple syrup if you'd like them sweeter.

  3. If the mixture feels very soft or sticky, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes before rolling.

  4. Scoop out about 1½ tablespoons at a time and roll between your palms to form balls.

  5. Leave the balls plain or roll them in shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, or cacao powder.

  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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