What a nutritious and delicious dessert! Sweet potatoes have so many health benefits like reducing inflammation and supporting immune and digestive heath (just to name a few), so why in incorporate them into a sweet treat?! Perfect way to have a balanced dessert with balanced macros that tastes AMAZING!
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INGREDIENTS
10 medium dates
1 cup boiling water
1 cup Mashed sweet potato
1/2 cup natural nut butter
1/4 cup @legion Caramel protein powder
1/2 cup @legion chocolate or chocolate hazelnut protein powder https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/whey-protein-powder/?r=26ygo&utm_campaign=bc&utm_medium=athlete&utm_source=26ygo
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1/4 cup almond flour
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp walnuts
1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
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DIRECTIONS
•Soak your dates in boiling water and let sit.
•Cook your sweet potato (I stabbed and microwaved for about 5 minutes until soft.)
•Add your sweet potato, protein powders, nut butter, maple syrup, and almond flour to a blender and blend until just smooth
•Line your parchment paper with some protein powder and pour in mixture.
•If sticky, add some protein powder on top before pressing down.
•Blend your dates and some water until smooth and spread on top
•Add your walnuts
•Melt your chocolate and coconut oil and spread evenly on top followed by some salt
•Store in the fridge or freezer depending on desired consistency, cut into desired slices and enjoy!
Macros based on 16 servings (half a large bar):
Total calories for one: 162
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 13g
Fat: 9g
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