Francoise's sweet potato cocoa balls
2
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 20 • Difficulty: Easy
Find this recipe in 'The 20-kilo challenge' cookbook.
Ingredients
Orange sweet potato (kumara)
200 g, peeled, sliced
Fresh dates
250 g, pitted, chopped
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp
Almond meal
1⅓ cup(s), (160g)
Cocoa powder
2 tbs
Shredded or desiccated coconut
½ cup(s), (desiccated), (40g)
Instructions
1
Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for about 4 minutes or until tender. Cool
2
Drain sweet potato and transfer to a food processor. Add dates, cinnamon, almond meal, cocoa and 2 teaspoons of the coconut. Process until well combined. Roll mixture into 20 even-sized balls and toss in remaining coconut to coat. Refrigerate balls for at least 1 hour or until firm before serving.
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