Sweet Potato Protein Dessert Bowl – No Bake, Easy!

An amazing Sweet Potato Protein Dessert Bowl for a cozy fall treat! This healthy sweet potato dessert is sweetened with protein powder, and has no added sugar. Low fat and gluten free too!

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Not kidding, the reason I went for this sweet potato dessert is because I had a ton of sweet potatoes I got from a brand and got a bit tired of having the roasted veggie bowls.

A dessert with sweet potato and protein powder was just my kind of thing.

Sneaking some vegetables into a dessert and making it extra healthy too!

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Protein Dessert Bowl

This amazing sweet potato protein dessert bowl is sweetened with protein powder and has no added sugar – a healthy breakfast or dessert option.

• Sweet Potato
• Vanilla Protein Powder: I used Truvani Plant-based Vanilla protein here; Its mildly sweet and adds a nice earthy flavor along with the protein!
• Coconut Flour
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg
• Unsweetened Almond Milk
• A Pinch of Stevia Sweetener

How to Make Dessert with leftover Sweet Potatoes?

This really is the perfect dessert to make with leftover sweet potatoes from your Thanksgiving shopping because its really easy to make!

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

1. Boil Water: Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil on the stove.
2. Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into 1-2” cubes for even cooking.
3. Cook: Carefully add the sweet potato cubes to the boiling water and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Drain and Cool: Drain the water and let the cooked sweet potatoes cool for 1-2 minutes before handling.

Step 2: Combine and Assemble

1. Puree the Sweet Potatoes: Place the cooked sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, puree until smooth. Alternatively, use a food processor for a creamier texture.
2. Add Milk: Gradually add milk to the pureed sweet potatoes and blend thoroughly until smooth.
3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and stevia powder to the mixture. Blend until all ingredients are well combined. Adjust sweetness by adding more stevia powder if desired.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Divide the mixture into two serving bowls. Top with your favorite chocolate chips and granola for a delicious finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!

This easy, high-protein recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout treat!

Tips to make Sweet Potato Protein Powder Dessert

This sweet potato protein powder dessert is a quick and easy recipe, but here’s some pointers to get it right.

• Cook sweet potato completely until soft and easily pierces with a fork. You want it to mash well.

• Let sweet potato cool completely before adding other ingredients; A warm bowl is okay, but the ingredients might not mix well.

• Add milk a little at a time so you don’t end up with a mixture that’s too runny.

Can you store Sweet Potato Dessert Bowl

This sweet potato protein bowl is great for a makeahead or meal prep dessert too. This dessert will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Another option is to bulk prep this healthy sweet potato dessert in a large container and then portion out into individual servings every day.

Options for Healthy Sweet Potato Dessert

I make healthy sweet potato dessert bowl with the ingredient list above, but here’s some other options for a healthy breakfast or dessert:

• Coconut Flour: 2-3 tablespoon Almond Flour would work well (and keep the recipe gluten free).
• Vanilla Protein Powder: Use whey or whey-casein protein powder if you prefer. Be sure to taste the mix before adding any stevia in this case.
• Almond Milk: Regular milk or lactose-free milk or any other milk.
• Stevia Sweetener: about 2 teaspoon of your choice of sweetener. Sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar or even maple syrup would work!

Vegan Sweet Potato Dessert

This high protein sweet potato dessert is already Vegan and Dairy Free!

Gluten Free?

We already use coconut flour in this sweet potato dessert, so this recipe is Gluten free as is!

Some more High Protein Sweet Potato Recipes

• Protein Sweet Potato Bread
• Crispy Sweet Potato Protein Waffles
• Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Protein Oatmeal Cookies

Or some Healthy Sweet Potato Dessert Recipes

• Sweet Potato Turtle Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Blondies
• Double Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
• Sweet Potato Casserole for One with Bacon Pecan Streusel
• Sweet Potato Pie Baked Oatmeal