Sweet Potato, Oat and Dark Chocolate Snack Bars

Sweet Potato, Oat and Dark Chocolate Snack Bars
  • 8 servings
  • 20 minutes to prepare
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Ingredients

  • 150g sweet potato, grated
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 80g dark chocolate chips
  • 50g peanut butter
  • 1tbsp maple syrup
  • 200g organic rolled oats
  • 1tsp baking powder
  • 1tbsp mixed seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Maldon smoked salt flakes

Instructions

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°c/180°c Fan/392°F/Gas Mark 5.
  2. Simmer the grated sweet potato in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and set aside until fully dry.
  3. Add the sweet potato to a mixing bowl with the beaten egg, chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup and mix well.
  4. Blitz 50g of the oats in a small food processor to a floury consistency, add to the mix with 1 tsp baking powder and the rest of the oats.
  5. Mix well then pour into a parchment lined small 15cm square tin and sprinkle with the seeds and the smoked salt.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden, allow to cool, then transfer to set overnight in a fridge.
  7. Cut into small squares or fingers and serve.

Chef’s Tip:

To keep for longer, wrap each individual square or finger and store in the freezer. Defrost for 20 minutes then serve.