Delightfully versatile and undeniably delicious, the humble root vegetable, the sweet potato, adds a creamy texture and natural sweetness to desserts. In this blog post, I have compiled 30+ Sweet Potato Desserts, many of them naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. I love sneaking vegetables into desserts to prove that sweet treats can be both delicious and nutritious!
This sweet potato dessert roundup includes a variety of treats, ranging from creamy truffles and flaky tarts to creamy puddings, airy mousses, and fudgy brownies. Lots of inspiration for your next bake!
Not sure where to start? I highly recommend trying this Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding or Almond Flour Sweet Potato Loaf.
FAQ about Sweet Potato Desserts
Why use sweet potatoes in desserts?
Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness, moisture, and a unique flavor to desserts. They're also packed with nutrients like beta carotene and vitamin C, making them a healthier alternative to traditional dessert ingredients.
Can I substitute sweet potatoes in my favorite dessert recipes?
Yes, you can often substitute sweet potato puree for ingredients like pumpkin or banana in many recipes. Adjustments may be needed for sweetness and moisture content.
How do I prepare sweet potatoes for desserts?
Sweet potatoes can be baked, boiled, steamed, or microwaved until tender. Once cooked, remove the skin and mash or puree the flesh until smooth for use in recipes.
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Sweet Potato Brownies are rich and fudgy, without using eggs. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan, and takes only a few minutes to stir together.
Recipe: Detoxinista
Sweet Potato Brownies
Recipe: Detoxinista
This Sweet Potato Tart is the ultimate show-stopping holiday dessert. It’ll give the pumpkin pie a run for its money!
Recipe: Emily Laurae
Sweet Potato Tart
Recipe: Emily Laurae
Incredibly fluffy, wholesome sweet potato muffins that are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and swirled with roasted almond butter. The perfect sweet treat made with good-for-you, whole-food ingredients.
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
This Sweet Potato Mousse is made with just five good-for-you ingredients and topped with your favorite granola, making it a healthy dessert recipe.
Recipe: The Almond Eater
Silky Smooth Sweet Potato Mousse
Recipe: The Almond Eater
These Sweet Potato Bars pack a buttery crust, a gooey sweet potato filling, and a crumbly streusel-like topping into one heavenly treat.
Recipe: The Almond Eater
Sweet Potato Bars
Recipe: The Almond Eater
Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding. Yes, that’s a thing! And a very very delicious and smooth, silky, chocolatey one. And comes together in a snap!
Recipe: Tasha's Artisan Foods
Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding
Recipe: Tasha's Artisan Foods
Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Pie made with cooked sweet potatoes, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a buttery crust that comes together in one hour!
Recipe: The Almond Eater
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Recipe: The Almond Eater
These 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies are easy, soft sweet potato vegan breakfast cookies, packed with nutrients and vegetables.
Recipe: Busy Little Kiddies
Sweet Potato Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe: Busy Little Kiddies
This rich chocolate cake with potato is super moist, and everyone will be amazed that it has sweet potato as the base.
Recipe: What Molly Made
Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
Recipe: What Molly Made
This Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream is a dazzlingly delicious vegan and paleo dessert made in the blender with almond milk so it’s easy and healthy too!
Recipe: Feasting on Fruit
Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Recipe: Feasting on Fruit
These dark chocolate sweet potato truffles are next-level fudgy perfection! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or a healthier sweet treat to have around in the refrigerator or freezer for when a chocolate craving strikes.
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles
Recipe: Minimalist Baker
These Sweet Potato Pie Bars are Gluten-Free, Vegan, and made with only 9 healthy ingredients! Perfectly spiced, Refined Sugar-Free, and Oil-Free.
Recipe: From My Bowl
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie Bars
Recipe: From My Bowl
This sweet potato crème brûlée is creamy, full of cinnamon and sweet potato flavor, and has a crunchy caramelized sugar topping.
Recipe: Flouring Kitchen
Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée
Recipe: Flouring Kitchen
This sweet potato cake is similar to a carrot cake, with an irresistibly moist texture and a subtle richness. This ultra-soft cake is topped with cinnamon whipped cream (my preferred icing, tbh), and a smoky paprika caramel, which if you are afraid of the extra layer of flavor, you can always skip the smoky spice!
Recipe: Justine Snacks
Sweet Potato Cake with Smoked Paprika Caramel
Recipe: Justine Snacks
Simple vegan sweet potato mousse that’s decadent and rich, yet made with 4 ingredients and no sugar added! The easiest healthy chocolate mousse recipe ever!
Recipe: The Banana Diaries
Vegan Easy Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse
Recipe: The Banana Diaries
Made with almond flour, sweetened by sweet potatoes mainly, this loaf recipe is fluffy, moist, packed with warm spices and so delicious!
Recipe: Shuangy's Kitchensink
Almond Flour Sweet Potato Bread
Recipe: Shuangy's Kitchensink
This Sweet Potato Peppermint Brownie Recipe is gooey, fudgy, and packed with Christmas flavor. It is simple and perfect for the family.
Recipe: Shuangy's Kitchensink
Sweet Potato Peppermint Brownies
Recipe: Shuangy's Kitchensink
These Gluten Free Blondies are like chocolate chip cookies with the texture of brownies! They’re the perfect healthier sweet treat!
Recipe: Fresh Water Peaches
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Cookie Bars
Recipe: Fresh Water Peaches
Gluten-Free Chocolate Torte with Sweet Potato is fudgey and decadent but also dairy-free, flourless, sugar-free and made with sweet potatoes!
Recipe: From The Larder
Chocolate Torte with Sweet Potato
Recipe: From The Larder
These Healthy Sweet Potato Cupcakes are gluten free, vegan, and packed with fall flavor. The Sweet Potato Frosting is rich, creamy, and so easy to make!
Recipe: Darn Good Veggies
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Recipe: Darn Good Veggies
Chocolate Sweet Potato Muffins are decadently fudge-y, richly chocolaty (with 2 types of chocolate!), and perfectly moist.
Recipe: Darn Good Veggies
Chocolate Sweet Potato Muffins
Recipe: Darn Good Veggies
The best sweet potato smoothie recipe (vegan). Tastes like dessert but filled with sweet potatoes, almond butter, and banana.
Recipe: Build Your Bite
Sweet Potato Smoothie
Recipe: Build Your Bite
A healthy dessert hybrid loaded with gooey chocolate chips, walnut chunks, and so much fudgy flavor! Vegan, grain-free, paleo-friendly.
Recipe: Feasting on Fruit
Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Recipe: Feasting on Fruit
Are these Sweet Potato Chocolate Fudge Squares healthy? Well, it's all relative isn't it? They are certainly healthier than traditional fudge. They are full of Vitamin A-rich sweet potato, protein laden almond butter and maple syrup, not sugar. A guilty pleasure with a lot less guilt, but a pleasure all the same.
Recipe: My Goodness Kitchen
Sweet Potato Chocolate Fudge Squares
Recipe: My Goodness Kitchen
This Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake comes out perfectly moist and sweet with every bite! It’s the perfect dessert or snack when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Recipe: Plant Based on a Budget
Sweet Potato Chocolate Loaf
Recipe: Plant Based on a Budget
These Paleo Sweet Potato Pecan Dessert Cups are simple to make and incredibly delicious! The sweet potato layer is smooth and lightly sweetened and the pecan topping is crunchy and amazing.
Recipe: Real Food with Jessica
Sweet Potato Pecan Dessert Cups
Recipe: Real Food with Jessica
Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream -- A quick and easy healthy dessert recipe with no added sugar. Vegan and dairy-free!
Recipe: Sinful Nutrition
Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Recipe: Sinful Nutrition
Buckwheat Almond Crust Tart with Sweet Potato Chocolate Ganache…so decadently delicious, with incredibly rich chocolate flavour. Yet refined sugar free, full of goodness and totally guilt free dessert.
Recipe: Delicious and Healthy by Maya
Almond Crust Tart with Sweet Potato Chocolate Ganache
Recipe: Delicious and Healthy by Maya
Healthy paleo chocolate donuts made with white sweet potato instead of flour, but taste so good, like the real thing. Healthy chocolate donut recipe.
Recipe: Paleo Gluten Free
Chocolate Donuts Made With Sweet Potato
Recipe: Paleo Gluten Free
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles, a simple and tasty vegan chocolate treat recipe that is made with dates and sweet potatoes.
Recipe: Food Wine and Love
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles
Recipe: Food Wine and Love
Have these Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls on a lazy Sunday morning or on a particularly busy weekday. Either way, you’ll be guaranteed to enjoy them.Recipe: Healthier Steps
Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
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