Sweet Potato 'Gummy' Bites
Soft, naturally sweet bites made from roasted sweet potato and oats, shaped like gummies for a fun, healthy snack. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs sweet potato, rolled oats, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 12, 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
- 1 medium, peeled and diced (1 cup) sweet potato
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup, unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp, melted coconut oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss 1 cup diced sweet potato with 1 tbsp melted coconut oil and 1/2 tsp cinnamon; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: In a food processor, combine the roasted sweet potato, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup shredded coconut; pulse until mixture holds together when pressed.
- Step 3: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a small ball, then flatten slightly into a rectangle; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool completely before serving.
