Sweet Potato Balls

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Sweet Potato Balls
30 min.
6
398kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free side dish? Look no further! This Sweet Potato Balls recipe is the perfect answer. Not only is it ready in just 30 minutes, but it also serves 6 people, making it a great option for gatherings or family dinners. Each serving contains 398 calories, so you can enjoy a tasty treat without feeling guilty.

The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. It can be served as a side dish or even as a dessert, depending on your preference. Plus, the combination of sweet potatoes, marshmallows, and cornflakes creates a unique and delightful flavor that everyone will love.

To make this recipe, you'll need a few simple ingredients, including brown sugar, butter, cornflakes, marshmallows, milk, and of course, sweet potatoes. With just a saucepan, oven, and baking pan, you'll have these Sweet Potato Balls ready to enjoy in no time.

Don't let the caloric breakdown fool you – this dish is packed with carbs, but also has a decent amount of protein and fat. It's the perfect balance of nutrients to satisfy your taste buds and keep you full.

So why not give this Sweet Potato Balls recipe a try? It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's a great way to enjoy a gluten-free side dish that everyone can enjoy. Trust us, once you taste these sweet little balls, you'll want to make them again and again!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.8 cup oatmeal cornflakes crushed finely
  • 12 large marshmallows 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cups sweet potatoes and into mashed

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Mold a spoonful of the sweet potatoes around each marshmallow; roll in cornflake crumbs.
  2. Place in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil; pour over the balls.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories398kcal
Protein3.36%
Fat17.5%
Carbs79.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.42
Glycemic Load
11.37
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.69826087226%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:398.37kcal
19.92%
Fat:8g
12.31%
Saturated Fat:5g
31.28%
Carbohydrates:81.38g
27.13%
Net Carbohydrates:79.06g
28.75%
Sugar:48.54g
53.93%
Cholesterol:20.94mg
6.98%
Sodium:324.16mg
14.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.45g
6.91%
Vitamin A:7062.22IU
141.24%
Iron:9.11mg
50.62%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.04%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.95%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.64%
Vitamin B3:5.6mg
28.01%
Folate:111.24µg
27.81%
Vitamin B12:1.52µg
25.36%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.44%
Fiber:2.32g
9.28%
Vitamin C:7.27mg
8.82%
Copper:0.16mg
7.82%
Vitamin D:1.12µg
7.46%
Potassium:258.32mg
7.38%
Magnesium:26.99mg
6.75%
Phosphorus:60.91mg
6.09%
Calcium:54.05mg
5.41%
Selenium:3.59µg
5.13%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.01%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.4%