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Paleo Purple Sweet Potato Mooncakes

Delicious and healthy mooncakes made with purple sweet potatoes, perfect for a gluten-free and paleo-friendly treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup purple sweet potato mashed
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup red bean paste or any preferred filling

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed purple sweet potato, almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Mooncakes
  1. Divide the dough into equal portions, about the size of a golf ball.
  2. Flatten each portion into a disc and place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center.
  3. Wrap the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball.
  4. Use a cookie cutter to shape the mooncake and place it on a baking tray.
Cook the Mooncakes
  1. Steam the mooncakes in a steamer for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These mooncakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

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