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Sweet Potato-Blueberry Oat Squares

Don't think any less of a dessert with sweet potato. This sweet recipe is so delicious you won't even realize it contains any vegetables! Kind of like our Garden Muffins...

​Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients
½ cup sweet potato or pumpkin, canned, mashed
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
¾ cup skim milk
2 Tbs vegetable oil
⅔ cup whole wheat flour
2 Tbs all-purpose flour, unbleached
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¾ cup oats, rolled, quick cooking type
⅛ tsp table salt
½ cup blueberries, frozen

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potato, lemon juice, milk, and oil.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and oats.
  4. Slowly combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Fold in blueberries until well incorporated.
  5. Lightly spray a 8x8 baking sheet with cooking spray and pour batter onto tray.
  6. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 6 squares and serve warm.
Sweet Potato Blueberry Oat Squares
Kid Friendly
Vegetarian
Heart Healthy
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​​Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 square

Calories: 220
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 85mg
Carbohydrates: 40g
Added Sugar: 12g
Fiber: 4g


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  • Home
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    • Recipe Categories >
      • Kid Friendly Recipes
      • No Added Sugar
      • Vegetarian Recipes
      • Heart Healthy Recipes
      • Five Ingredients or Less
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    • Breakfast
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
      • Healthy Shopping on a Budget
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
    • Physical Literacy
    • Water First for Your Thirst
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  • Resources
    • DSS Offices and SNAP Help
    • FAQ
    • Free Health Events in CT
    • Organizations
    • SNAP-Ed Events Calendar
    • Healthy Food Pantry Donations