This recipe will be a hit with the kids! These oven-baked sweet potato balls have a soft, creamy inside with a crispy, crunchy coating – making them a fun and tasty treat for the whole family. Little hands will enjoy the chance to help in the kitchen and make their own.
Time to Table: < 45 minutes
Contains: dairy
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup cornflakes, crushed
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
1. Microwave or bake sweet potatoes until soft; scoop out flesh and mash.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, butter, brown sugar, orange juice and cinnamon.
3. Shape mixture into 1½ inch balls; roll in crushed cornflakes and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cornflakes are golden and sweet potato balls are heated through. Makes 12 balls.
Recipe Tips
To make allergen-friendly, swap out the ingredients to fit your family’s needs. For example, swap cornflakes with a crunchy gluten-free corn cereal for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 146
Protein: 1.8g
Carbohydrate: 26.8g
Fat: 3.9g
Sodium: 120mg
Fiber: 2.3g
Calcium: 32.6mg
Iron: 2.6mg
Recipe/Image/Video credit: TexasWIC.org
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