Sweet Potato Bars with Pecan Oat Crumble
Sweet Potato Bars with Pecan Oat Crumble are a heavenly treat that combines creamy sweet potato filling with a crunchy, buttery pecan oat topping. This delightful dessert not only offers a warm, cozy flavor profile enhanced by cinnamon and nutmeg but also adds a vibrant touch to any gathering. Perfect for potlucks or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow cooling.
- Scoop out the flesh of the cooled sweet potatoes into a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth and mix in eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Top with the pecan oat crumble and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider swapping pecans for walnuts or almonds. - Feel free to adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup or honey according to taste.