Sweetpotato Energy Balls

These sweetpotato energy balls are a great on-the-go snack. Made with oats, sweetpotatoes, peanut butter, coconut and some spices, these healthy sweetpotato protein balls are everything you’d want in a healthy portable snack. 

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I’m excited to share these sweetpotato energy balls with you today.

They are super fun and very delicious, and some of the more creative healthy no bake snacks we like to make. I think they taste like a fun combination between a tropical snack and a carefree, sweet dessert.

These have been life saving snacks for me lately. You know, with the whole eating with one hand and needing quick nursing snacks and energy for baby stuff.

Breastfeeding is like a full time job (and workout) with incessant breastfeeding hunger, and easy, portable snacks are necessary, like these and lemon coconut protein balls.

I wouldn’t be lying if I told you I down these like coffee in the middle of the night when I’m up with baby – 2 or 3 at a time. These sweetpotato protein balls are a great mix of carbs, healthy fat and protein!

I tested and made these healthy sweetpotato bites several times during pregnancy in anticipating baby so I’m happy to finally share the finished result with you!

Ingredients For Sweetpotato Energy Bites

The 5 main ingredients you need are:

• oats
• peanut butter
• sweetpotatoes
• honey
• coconut

We are obviously big sweetpotato fans here in this house. I mean, we have a dog named “Tater,” to top things off. Who, by the way, eats cooked sweetpotatoes with all of her meals.

I was so excited to introduce both of my littles to sweetpotato puree and many of these baby led weaning food ideas.

Other sweetpotato foods they have loved are these spinach sweetpotato tater tots and sweetpotato spinach baby food.

When I thought these up, I was experimenting with different flavors that I thought would pair well with the sweetness of sweetpotatoes.

But, I wanted something to balance the sweetness a little bit. I had some coconut flakes on hand (I always do) and figured that would be a great accompaniment.

The oats, honey and sweetpotatoes provide quick and longer acting carbohydrates that allow for sustained energy. The peanut butter and honey help keep them together!

How To Make Sweetpotato Protein Balls

The flavor combination in these sweetpotato peanut butter energy bites turned out to be perfect!

Plus, with 4 grams of protein each, these sweetpotato protein bites are filling. Eating a couple offers almost 10 grams of protein, which is great for a satiating snack.

To make these easy sweetpotato oat balls, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir until they are combined.

Let the bowl firm up in the fridge for 20 minutes.  Next, shape the dough into small snack-sized bites and roll the bites into shredded coconut.

Place the bites back in the fridge for 15-20 more minutes, or in the freezer for 10 minutes.

These sweetpotato protein bites also make for a great healthy snack for toddlers, and are perfect for school lunches (or adult lunches), or a light dessert.

And you bet, even a quick breakfast when paired when yogurt or a smoothie on the go.

Plus, these sweetpotato coconut energy bites are great as healthy athlete snacks.

Servings 12

Sweetpotato Energy Balls

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

These no bake 5 ingredient peanut butter energy bites are a great on-the-go snack. Made with oats, sweetpotatoes, peanut butter, coconut and some spices, these sweetpotato bites are everything you'd want in a healthy portable snack. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Additional Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 1 cup cooked sweetpotato
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger can use up to 3/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions 

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Place bowl in fridge to firm up (about 20 minutes).
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove dough and portion into snack-sized bites. Gently roll bites into shredded coconut and place back in fridge for 15-20 more minutes (or the freezer for 10 minutes)
3. Remove from fridge and enjoy!

Notes

These will last up to a week in the fridge.

Equipment

NOW Foods, Organic Coconut, Unsweetened and Shredded, No Added Colors, Flavors or Preservatives, 10-Ounce

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

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