Description
Enjoy a Halloween treat that balances sweetness and savory flavors without the guilt. This recipe offers a healthier alternative for your Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: Dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, cooked quinoa, pumpkin puree, almond flour, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small Halloween-themed shapes (e.g., pumpkins, ghosts).
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly firm.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted dark chocolate or add dark chocolate chips before baking.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg