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Healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites

These 3 ingredient healthy Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites take just 10 minutes to prepare and are oven-baked to perfection - ready to eat in just 40 minutes!
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Course: healthy snacks
Cuisine: kids recipes, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 20 serves
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leftover mashed sweet potato cold
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cold
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan forced).
  • Line a baking tray with greaseproof baking paper.
  • Place the cold mashed sweet potato and the cooked quinoa into a bowl.
  • Add the grated cheese and stir to combine.
  • Use a tablespoon to place dollops of the mixture onto the baking tray and shape into a small pattie shape.
  • Lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and then turn over the bites over. Lightly spray again with olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds (optional).
  • Bake for a further 15 minutes.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS:
  • Make sure the mashed sweet potato and cooked quinoa are cold before using them - it makes them hold together better and so much easier to shape into little mini bites!
  • To make 1 cup of quinoa you will need to cook approximately ½ cup according to the packet instructions. 
  • You can use a combination of sweet potato and pumpkin mash.
  • If serving as tapas, add some extra herbs and spices if you like. Try a little morrocan seasoning, some chopped coriander or basil, or some chilli flakes!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat on a lined baking tray in the oven, or in an airfryer. You can also reheat in a microwave, but they will lose their crispiness.
  • To freeze, just lay quinoa bites between sheets of baking paper in an airtight container to freeze, and that way you can just grab a couple when needed for a toddlers meal. Quinoa bites can be frozen for up to 3 months
  • Freeze for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg