Name: Sweet Potato Coconut Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 (325g) Sweet Potato (Purple or orange); 0.25 cup grated coconut + more for rolling; 2 -3 tbsp sugar + more for rolling

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Sweet Potato Coconut Balls

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 (325g) Sweet Potato (Purple or orange)
0.25 cup grated coconut + more for rolling
2 -3 tbsp sugar + more for rolling

Method

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.
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.
Stir in 1/4 c of grated coconut. Shape large scoops of the sweet potato into balls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just before serving, roll in some grated coconut, then in some sugar.
Serve chilled.