Here's a sweet snack for the family that will satisfy sugar cravings and also sneaks in some veggies. Because did you know only 5% of children in Australia are eating enough vegetables, according to data released by NSW Data.
Sweet Potato is not only one of my fave skin loving nutrients it's also a fave for kids, because it's full of fibre and magnesium, and is a great source of carbohydrate for energy and fuel. It's packed with all the good stuff and is sure to keep your little ones (and big ones) happy.
Ingredients
1kg Sweet Potatoes, 2 medium/large ones
100 grams Dark Chocolate
½ cup Coconut Oil
4 tablespoon Chia Seeds
½ cup Water
2 tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder
1/3 cup Coconut Flour
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-2 tablespoon Rice Malt Syrup (optional: I don’t think it needs it)
Method
1. Heat oven to 180C. Place whole sweet potatoes on a roasting tray and stab a couple of times with a small knife. Roast until super tender (1 hour to 1.5 hours). Make sure you line the tray as they ooze out sugary syrup!
2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough that you to handle them. Carefully peel and scoop out the flesh. Place in a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
3. In a small bowl, mix the water and chia seeds together. Set aside for around 15 minutes for the chia seeds to soak up the water.
4. Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the coconut oil and chocolate together and stir until well combined.
5. To the bowl of sweet potato mash, add the melted chocolate, chia seed mix, vanilla extract and rice syrup (if using) and stir to combine. Add the cacao and coconut flour and mix.
6. Spread the mix into a lined 24cm x 24cm baking dish and bake for 50-55 minutes.
7. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge before serving, ideally overnight.
1kg Sweet Potatoes, 2 medium/large ones
100 grams Dark Chocolate
½ cup Coconut Oil
4 tablespoon Chia Seeds
½ cup Water
2 tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder
1/3 cup Coconut Flour
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-2 tablespoon Rice Malt Syrup (optional: I don’t think it needs it)
Method
1. Heat oven to 180C. Place whole sweet potatoes on a roasting tray and stab a couple of times with a small knife. Roast until super tender (1 hour to 1.5 hours). Make sure you line the tray as they ooze out sugary syrup!
2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough that you to handle them. Carefully peel and scoop out the flesh. Place in a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
3. In a small bowl, mix the water and chia seeds together. Set aside for around 15 minutes for the chia seeds to soak up the water.
4. Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the coconut oil and chocolate together and stir until well combined.
5. To the bowl of sweet potato mash, add the melted chocolate, chia seed mix, vanilla extract and rice syrup (if using) and stir to combine. Add the cacao and coconut flour and mix.
6. Spread the mix into a lined 24cm x 24cm baking dish and bake for 50-55 minutes.
7. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge before serving, ideally overnight.
