Sweet Potato Bites with Vegan Marshmallows, Pecans & Maple Butter Glaze
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Sweet Potato Bites topped with gooey vegan marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and a rich maple butter glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or as a unique snack, these bites are a comforting treat that brings warmth to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick rounds (about 4 lbs)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 24 regular-sized vegan marshmallows, halved
- 48 pecan halves (or candied pecans for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with melted butter, salt, and maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Arrange the sweet potato rounds on the baking sheets in a single layer and roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- Top each round with half a vegan marshmallow and one pecan. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until marshmallows are golden.
- Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg