Description
Dense, moist, and aromatic bars made with fresh sweet potato puree and topped with a rich maple syrup glaze.
Ingredients
1 cup sweet potato puree (freshly roasted)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for glaze)
1-2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and sweet potato puree until smooth.
Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet sweet potato mixture using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 5: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with your spatula.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 7: While the bars cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and enough milk to reach a thick but pourable glaze consistency.
Step 8: Pour the glaze over the warm bars and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Roast the sweet potatoes a day in advance to save time. Ensure the glaze is thick enough so it doesn't run off the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
