Coconut-Crusted Sweet Potato Bites

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A satisfying snack featuring roasted sweet potato bites coated in toasted coconut for a naturally sweet, crunchy treat. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, coconut flakes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes; place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle sweet potatoes with 1/2 tsp olive oil, then season evenly with 1/8 tsp sea salt; toss to coat.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender but still hold shape, stirring once halfway through.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine coconut flakes with remaining 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
  5. Step 5: Remove potatoes from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then toss in coconut mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Return to baking sheet and roast for an additional 5 minutes until coconut is golden and crisp.

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