Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles are a delicious and healthy dessert option that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still keeping things nutritious.

Made with simple ingredients, these truffles are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a guilt-free treat. They are a great addition to any healthy desserts recipe collection.

Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles Recipe

These truffles feature a creamy filling made from cooked sweet potatoes blended with cocoa powder and sweeteners, then rolled in cocoa powder or nuts for a delightful finish. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 truffles.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Additional cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potato: Cook the sweet potato until tender, then peel and mash it in a bowl.
Mix Ingredients: In the bowl with the mashed sweet potato, add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Chill the Mixture: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to firm up.
Form Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Coat the Truffles: Roll the truffles in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or additional cocoa powder to coat them evenly.
Serve: Place the truffles on a plate and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy these healthy treats chilled.