These Sweet Potato bars remind me of a healthier version of the lemon bars I used to make as a kid. Probably because this is a treat any youngster would like, a great combination of a vegetable-based sweet snack and a nutty, gluten-free crust. Sweet Potatoes and cinnamon have great anti-oxidant and blood sugar regulating capacity, making them a great anytime bar. They’re so nutrient dense it doesn’t take much to feel completely satiated, and the tastes are so delightful that you’re blissfully aware of every bite.

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Name: Sweet Potato Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 16
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Rolled oats; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/4 cup Unsalted pistachios; 1/4 cup Pecans; 1/4 cup Teff flour; 1/2 tsp Orange zest; 2 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup; 2 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 lb Garnet yams or orange fleshed sweet potatoes; 3 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup; 1/2 tsp Orange zest; 1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom; 1/2 tsp Ground ginger; 1/3 cup Plain organic yogurt; 2 large Eggs; Freshly ground nutmeg

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INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup Rolled oats
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 cup Unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup Pecans
1/4 cup Teff flour
1/2 tsp Orange zest
2 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 lb Garnet yams or orange fleshed sweet potatoes
3 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
1/2 tsp Orange zest
1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
1/3 cup Plain organic yogurt
2 large Eggs
Freshly ground nutmeg

Servings

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Prick the yams all over with a fork and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until they are very soft. Allow them to cool.

Lightly oil an 8-inch square-baking pan. Place the oats, salt, cinnamon, pistachio nuts, pecans, teff four and orange zest in a food processor bowl with a fitted metal blade. Pulse until the ingredients are like a coarse meal. Add the maple syrup and olive oil and continue to pulse until all the ingredients are evenly moist, but still crumbly looking. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly and firmly into the bottom. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, but keep it on.

Meanwhile, peel the yam and mash the flesh. Measure 1 1/2 cups of mashed yam, and place into the food processor bowl. Add the maple syrup, orange zest, cardamom, ginger, yogurt, and eggs and process until smooth. Pour the mixture onto the crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle with nutmeg and bake about 25 minutes or until the filling is set and just beginning to pull from the sides of pan. Allow to completely on a rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Cut into16 squares.

STORAGE: Store refrigerated in airtight container for 4 days

Freeze tightly wrapped for 2 months

COOK'S NOTE: Teff is gluten free flour. Technically, oats are gluten free, however, they are subject to cross contamination. If you’re extremely sensitive to gluten I recommend using Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats.

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Sweet Potato Bars

3/4 cup Rolled oats 
1/4 tsp Salt 
1/2 tsp Cinnamon 
1/4 cup Unsalted pistachios 
1/4 cup Pecans 
1/4 cup  Teff flour 
1/2 tsp Orange zest 
2 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup 
2 Tbsp Olive oil 
1 lb Garnet yams or orange fleshed sweet potatoes 
3 Tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup 
1/2 tsp Orange zest 
1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom 
1/2 tsp Ground ginger 
1/3 cup Plain organic yogurt 
2 large Eggs 
  Freshly ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Prick the yams all over with a fork and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until they are very soft. Allow them to cool.

STORAGE: Store refrigerated in airtight container for 4 days

Freeze tightly wrapped for 2 months

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (51g)
Recipe Makes: 16 Servings

Calories: 66
Calories from Fat: 37 (56%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 4.1g	5 %
	Saturated Fat 0.7g	4 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 52.9mg		16 %
Sodium 18.2mg		1 %
Potassium 66.6mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4 %
	Sugars, other 3.9g
Protein 2.9g		4 %
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Calories per serving: 66

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