Description
Sweet Potato Maple Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of maple syrup. These bars are soft, chewy, and have a hint of spice, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: 2 cups, mashed (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare the sweet potatoes by pricking them with a fork and baking for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the sweet potato mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, then pour the sweet potato batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Choose firm, smooth sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For gluten-free bars, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Maple Bars, dessert, healthy dessert, baking, sweet potatoes, maple syrup