Description
Sweet Potato Bites with vegan marshmallows and Pecans are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate any gathering. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes paired with the gooey texture of melted vegan marshmallows creates a unique treat that everyone will love. Topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with maple syrup, these bites are perfect as appetizers or festive side dishes for family gatherings, holidays, or casual get-togethers. Easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, they are sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 12 regular-sized vegan marshmallows, halved
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Arrange sweet potato slices on the baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter, toss to coat, and season with salt.
- Roast for about 20 minutes, flip, then roast for another 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Set the oven to broil. Drizzle maple syrup over the sweet potatoes and top with halved vegan marshmallows.
- Broil for 1-3 minutes until the marshmallows are lightly toasted—keep an eye on them!
- Press a pecan half into each toasted marshmallow immediately after removing from the oven. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg