Description
Delicious Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites are a nutritious and tasty appetizer or snack that combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with protein-rich quinoa and flavorful spices. These baked bites are easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or as a healthy snack option, served warm with your favorite dips like tomato sauce or yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potato (mashed)
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/4 cup tahini (or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tablespoon basil (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Serving Suggestions
- Dips such as tomato sauce or yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking your bites evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, cooked quinoa, almond flour, tahini, basil, cumin, onion powder, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a cohesive mixture.
- Form Bites: Shape the mixture into bite-sized oval shapes, approximately 2 inches long, to create evenly sized portions that will cook uniformly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and arrange the shaped bites spaced evenly on the sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bites for about 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and feel firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm paired with your favorite dips like tomato sauce or yogurt.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with oat flour for a nut-free option.
- Tahini can be swapped for sunflower seed butter if there are sesame allergies.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with dried basil depending on availability.
- Ensure the quinoa is fully cooked and cooled before mixing to maintain bite texture.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture before serving.
