Chewy Sweet Potato Black Sesame Bread: Healthy Snack Recipe
Diet Sweet Potato Bread, No Flour No Butter Sweet Potato Chewy Bread Recipe, Vegetarian Snack
Discover a delightful new way to enjoy sweet potatoes when they’re at their seasonal best! If you’re tired of plain steamed sweet potatoes, why not try making these chewy and sweet ‘Sweet Potato Black Sesame Breads’? They are made without flour or butter, offering a guilt-free, delicious vegetarian snack. This recipe is incredibly simple: just shape mashed sweet potato into balls and bake them in an air fryer or oven!
Ingredients (Measurements: Tablespoon, Scale)- Steamed sweet potato, 310g (peeled weight)
- Starch powder (potato or corn starch), 30g
- Unrefined sugar, 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
- Black sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons
- Water, 2 tablespoons (can substitute with milk or soy milk)
- Salt, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then steam or boil them until tender. Microwaving is also a quick option. Ensure they are cooked through and soft.
Step 2
While the sweet potatoes are still warm, mash them thoroughly. This will help create a smoother dough. Use a fork or a potato masher to break down any lumps.
Step 3
The mashed sweet potato weighed 310g. This amount will make about 10-12 small chewy breads. Typically, 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes yield this weight.
Step 4
Since we have 300g of mashed sweet potato, we’ll use 30g of starch powder, which is about 10% of the sweet potato’s weight. The starch powder is key to achieving the chewy texture.
Step 5
To the mashed sweet potato, add the starch powder (30g), a pinch of salt, unrefined sugar (1 tbsp), water (2 tbsp), and black sesame seeds (2 tbsp) for added flavor and texture. If you have milk or soy milk, feel free to use it instead of water for a richer taste.
Step 6
Combine all the ingredients and knead with your hands until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, gradually add a little more starch powder until it’s manageable.
Step 7
Once the dough is ready, divide it into portions and roll them into small balls. You can make them larger for adult snacks or smaller for children.
Step 8
For little ones, shaping them to the size of a coin makes them perfect bite-sized treats that are also adorable. Feel free to make them in various sizes!
Step 9
Place the shaped dough balls onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven or air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for about 20 minutes. Halfway through baking, gently turn the breads to ensure even browning and cooking. Cooking times may vary depending on your appliance, so keep an eye on them until they are golden brown and cooked through.
