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Caramelized Sweet Potato Bar with Dark Chocolate

Name: Caramelized Sweet Potato Bar with Dark Chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted); 2 tbsp almond flour (optional, for firmer texture); 1/4 cup coconut cream; 2 tbsp coconut sugar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; Pinch of salt; 4 small slabs of dairy-free dark chocolate (85% cocoa or more, soy-free)

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Rating:

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June 24, 2025 by Chef Molly

This elegant dessert features a soft, naturally sweet base of caramelized sweet potato topped with a rich slab of dairy-free dark chocolate and drizzled in a sticky caramel glaze. A fusion of earthy, deep sweetness and bitterness that delivers a gourmet experience in every bite—while remaining gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Sweet Potato Base

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
2 tbsp almond flour (optional, for firmer texture)

For the Caramel Glaze

1/4 cup coconut cream
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of salt

For the Topping

4 small slabs of dairy-free dark chocolate (85% cocoa or more, soy-free)

Prepration for:Caramelized Sweet Potato Bar with Dark Chocolate

Step 1/7

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease or line a small loaf pan or baking dish.

Step 2/7

Prepare the Sweet Potato Base: Boil or steam the cubed sweet potatoes until soft (about 10–12 minutes). Drain and mash well in a bowl.

Step 3/7

Mix and Mash: To the mashed sweet potatoes, add maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and coconut oil. Stir in almond flour if using, for texture. Mix until smooth.

Step 4/7

Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes until firm and edges are golden. Let cool slightly.

Step 5/7

Caramel Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine coconut cream, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 6/7

Assemble the Dessert: Cut the sweet potato into rectangular bars. Place a slab of dairy-free chocolate on top of each bar. Drizzle warm caramel glaze over the top.

Step 7/7

Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with coconut powder or cocoa nibs.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Dietary Notes: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free (with optional maple syrup)

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease or line a small loaf pan or baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the Sweet Potato Base:
Boil or steam the cubed sweet potatoes until soft (about 10–12 minutes).
Drain and mash well in a bowl.

Step 3

Mix and Mash:
To the mashed sweet potatoes, add maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and coconut oil.
Stir in almond flour if using, for texture. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Bake:
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until firm and edges are golden. Let cool slightly

Step 5

Caramel Glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine coconut cream, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and salt.
Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 6

Assemble the Dessert:
Cut the sweet potato into rectangular bars.
Place a slab of dairy-free chocolate on top of each bar.
Drizzle warm caramel glaze over the top.

Step 7

Serve:
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with coconut powder or cocoa nibs.

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Caramelized Sweet Potato Bar with Dark Chocolate

What You’ll Need:

For the Sweet Potato Base

For the Caramel Glaze

For the Topping

Prepration for:Caramelized Sweet Potato Bar with Dark Chocolate

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