Maple-Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Bites
Crunchy, sweet potato bites coated in a maple-pecan crust, ideal for a healthy snack or kid-friendly appetizer. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Sweet potatoes, Pecans, Maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and grated Sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped Pecans
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp, melted Butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 2 medium peeled and grated sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Step 2: Form the mixture into 8 small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each into a 1-inch thick bite.
- Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges, flipping halfway through. Brush with 1 tbsp melted butter during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra shine.
