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February 22, 2017 By Tina Dawson 14 Comments

Sweet Potato Coconut Balls

These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls, steeped in childhood memories, are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

When I was growing up, every Sunday afternoon we’d go visit my maternal grandmother after lunch. It was fun, because like all grandmothers, she absolutely spoiled us with all kinds of food. She even invented a new dish for my brother – Poori stuffed with kesari! I’ll explain that another day. But amongst all the delicacies, this Sweet Potato Coconut balls stands out, just because of its sheer simplicity.

If you’ve been a regular reader on this blog, you’ll know my long-standing affair with sweet potato. It is soo much more nutritious than a regular potato, and my mother insisted we include it in our regular diet. And rightly so, the woman is always right!

These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

And even if you’re not a big fan of sweet potato, I beg you to give this one a try. I’ve always made this simple, nutritious, 3 ingredient dessert using Asian sweet potatoes (which have purple skin and a white-ish interior) because that’s the kind we got in India. But I’m sure the orange-ish sweet potato should work just as fine in this.

These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

Why is it shaped into a ball? Because my grandmother lived in a huge house with a large compound that we spend hours running around on, climbing trees, jumping off ledges, etc. And these Sweet Potato Coconut balls were more portable to enjoy on the move! Not a huge fan of getting your hands dirty? Serve it up on a plate and eat with a spoon. Tastes just as good. Ok nope, all of that was poppycock. We had way more fun eating it while running around as only kids could on a Sunday afternoon.

These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

Yumm! And very, very nutritious. Did I also mention 3 ingredients? Serve it up chilled on a warm day, with the coconut and sugar coating giving a gorgeous contrast in texture to the creamy smooth sweet potato!These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

Note: While cooking the sweet potato, do not slice or poke holes. We don’t want to introduce any moisture to the potato. It would get too runny to be able to shape into balls. I use a pressure cooker to cook my potatoes (1-2 whistles should do)

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here and will share it with pride on my social media feeds.

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Sweet Potato Coconut Balls

Created by Tina Dawson on February 19, 2017

These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

  • Prep Time:5m
  • Cook Time:5m
  • Total Time:10m
  • Serves: 4
  • Yield: 4-5 balls

Ingredients

  • 1 (325g) Sweet Potato (Purple or orange)
  • 1/4 c grated coconut + more for rolling
  • 2 -3 tbsp sugar + more for rolling

Instructions

  1. Steam/boil/microwave the sweet potato until soft. Cool slightly, then peel the skin. Use a fork to mash the cooked potatoes with or without lumps according to your preference. Me, no lumps.
  2. Stir in the sugar, one spoon at a time. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so add just as much as your sweet potato needs to suit your tastes.
  3. Stir in 1/4 c of grated coconut. Shape large scoops of the sweet potato into balls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Just before serving, roll in some grated coconut, then in some sugar.
  5. Serve chilled.
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These Sweet Potato Coconut Balls are steeped in childhood memories & are the simplest, most nutritious dessert / snack I can ever think of! VEGAN+GF!

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Comments

  1. Suchi Modi says

    February 23, 2017 at 8:56 am

    OMG This is the simplest dessert!! And I have a japanese sweet potato (one we get in India) hanging in basket for ages… This is happening on tuesday Tina.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 23, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Make it happen Suchi! It’s super simple, and crazy delish! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Luci's Morsels says

    February 22, 2017 at 11:09 am

    These look delicious and I love the sweet story about your grandmother.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks so much Luci!

      Reply
  3. Cliona Keane says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Yum! I love the idea of sweet potato coconut balls, they look like the perfect snack or starter!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks Cilona!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Wow these sound amazing and only 3 ingredients! It’s actually quite hard to find sweet potato in Italy, not sure why but I LOVE them. When I next see them I’m totally trying this!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Please do Emily! They’re quite delicious!

      Reply
  5. Brandi Crawford says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:25 am

    I love sweet potatoes. What a fabulous idea. These look so yummy.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Brandi! They sure are!

      Reply
  6. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:00 am

    That texture looks so delicious and reminds me of classic comfort food! Yum!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Amen to that, Jessy! Thanks!

      Reply
  7. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Wow, I’ve never tasted anything like this, and your photos are just stunning!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Awww thanks Sue! And as you can see, it’s playfully simple! Next time you’re at the market, pick up a sweet potato! 🙂

      Reply

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