WEIGHT WATCHERS SWEET POTATO SPICE TRUFFLES

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A Weight Watchers Snack or appetizer to me the taste is similar to sweet potato pie and for only 2 smart points for 3. Prep time does not include cooling

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Free Of...

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 truffles, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium sweet potato, about 1/2 pound
1/4 cup almonds, whole, blanced toasted
6 pitted medjool dates, 1/2 cup
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400, line small baking pan with foil.
  • Prick sweet potato several times with knife and place in prepared pan.
  • Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Cut in half lengthwise and let cool completely.
  • remove flesh and discard peel.
  • Finely chop almonds in food processor.
  • Remove and set aside 2 tablespoons of almonds.
  • Add dates to food processor and puree.
  • Add sweet potato, 1/3 cup of oats, brown sugar and pie spice and puree.
  • Scrape potato mixture into small bowl and stir in remaining 1/4 cup of oats.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Combine reserved 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut on plate.
  • Shape sweet potato mixture by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls into 3/4 inch balls.
  • Roll in coconut mixture.
  • Store in covered container in refrigerator up to 4 days.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.3

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