Sweet Potato Pie Bites
These Sweet Potato Pie Bites are more than just a delightful blend of natural sweetness and warm spices—they’re a perfect example of how wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients can support your health while satisfying your cravings. Made with creamy sweet potato puree, ripe bananas, and a touch of maple syrup, these bites focus on minimally processed foods that help balance energy levels. Sweet potatoes contain fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, while bananas provide natural sweetness and potassium to support heart health.
By using whole, plant-based ingredients and healthy fats from pecans, these bites offer a great source of energy without refined grains or processed oils, keeping your body fueled in a healthy way. Whether you’re enjoying them as a snack or a quick breakfast, these bites align with key dietary principles—offering nutrient-packed, balanced choices that promote overall well-being.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 36 mini bites Serving Size: 2 bites
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups sweet potato puree
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 36 pecan nut halves
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan nuts
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl combine sweet potato puree, bananas, egg, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
- Line a mini muffin tray with mini muffin cup liners and add a pecan nut half to each one.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups and sprinkle with chopped pecan nuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Tips and Tricks:
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be. If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, you can microwave them for 30 seconds to soften and enhance the sweetness.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins to the batter.
- If you need a nut-free version, swap the pecans for pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for crunch, or skip them altogether.
- These muffins freeze well! Double the batch and freeze some for easy snacks or breakfasts. Just pop them in the microwave for a quick warm-up.
- If you don’t have a mini muffin tray, use a regular muffin tray and adjust the bake time to about 30-35 minutes.
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