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Sweet Potato Puffs

August 14, 2012 by Lindsay 59 Comments

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Hi Friends!

I’m back, but just for a few minutes today! I’m getting the feeling that the theme around here for the next few weeks is gonna be quick and simple. And did I mention quick?

So here’s the deal.

Next time you’re having a get-together (Labor Day, anyone?) make these.

Three ingredients and a few minutes of your time is all that stands between you and these deliciously tasty little puffs!

These bite-sized Sweet Potato Puffs require just a few ingredients and make a fun party appetizer!

Don’t they look yummy? I’ve had this idea floating around in my head for a while now…and last night I finally got around to testing it out. I ate about half the batch while the hubby was napping so I’d call it a success.

Here’s what you do:

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  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-12 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • ½ oz goat cheese
  • ¼ c finely chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

  1. Stab the sweet potato all over with a fork and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes until cooked.
  2. Scoop the sweet potato flesh into a small bowl.
  3. Add the goat cheese and mix until well combined.
  4. Take a small amount of the mixture and roll into a bite-sized ball.
  5. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts, pressing gently to help them stick.
  6. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, rotating once until the nuts start to turn golden brown.
  7. Serve warm.

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Easy, right?!

These bite-sized Sweet Potato Puffs require just a few ingredients and make a fun party appetizer!

A few words of wisdom:
-Don’t make the puffs too big! Mine required 2-3 bites to eat. I think they’d be better if they only required 1-2 bites.
-Make sure you chop your nuts up well enough! It helps them stick better.
-You could try using another kind of nut if you wanted to!

These bite-sized Sweet Potato Puffs require just a few ingredients and make a fun party appetizer!

So there you have it, friends!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. maria @ a life to Bragg about says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    These look AWESOME! You are so dang creative. Cook for me, please?

    Reply
  2. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    These look delicious! Like little puff of yumminess. Hope you’re internship is going well!!

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  3. Kelly @ No Sugar Sweet Life says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    What a great idea!! I want some…NOW 🙂

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  4. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Oh MY! your food! oh your food Ms. Lindsay. It makes my heart sing. They look like little orange clouds of heaven. So simple and yet the perfect combination. <3 <3

    Reply
  5. Miz says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    ahhh I want
    the child wants
    will the HUSBAND MAKE? 🙂

    Reply
  6. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    When I saw these on IG I couldn’t wait for you to post the recipe! They look like little balls of deliciousness. You can quote me on that. LOL!

    Reply
  7. Britta @ Red Bike in a Grey World says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    These sound amazing, and so so so easy! YUM, can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
  8. Julie (@ROJRunning) says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Looks and sounds amaze-balls. yeah I went there. Haha. Pinned it for future use and promotion.

    Reply
  9. Alicia@BeHealthyBeBalanced says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I love me some sweet potato and am always looking for new ways to prep them! These look amazing and I can’t wait to try 🙂

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  10. Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    These sound amazing!!! Sweet potatoes and goat cheese are two of my favorite things! Definitely making these!

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  11. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Love the simplicity of this!! This would be super easy to double or triple, too!

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  12. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    My heart swoons. For these puffs…and, don’t worry, for you too. You and all your pens. 😉

    Reply
  13. Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    ohhhhhhhhh these sound amazing…and i just so happen to have a sweet potato just waiting to be made into something puffy and wonderful!

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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  14. Meredith @ Dare You To says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Ah aha ahhhh too cute! too simple! I love that there are only 3 (realwhole) ingredients! And such tasty ingredients, at that. Mustmake.

    Reply
  15. Danica @ It's Progression says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    This is such a good idea, and so easy! I’m excited to try them!

    Reply
  16. Tessa@AmazingAsset says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Mmm what a good idea! My new found love is goat cheese and sweet potatoes are just the best, so you had better believe I am going to try these 🙂

    Reply
  17. Noelle at Noelle's Notebook says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    These look awesome-three of my favorite things all in one! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Kierston says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I am putting this on my list of recipes I need to try out!!! O.MMMM.G.

    Reply
  19. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    These look amazing! Cant’ wait to try them!

    Reply
  20. Bethany @ One Girl's Taste On Life says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Such a good idea! I have a carry in for work on Thursday. I might just add these to the list to try!

    Reply
  21. sarah @ sarah learns says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    i am 100% making these TODAY! we’ve got like 6 sweet potatoes sitting on our counter. no macademia nuts though….i’m thinking walnuts instead?

    Reply
  22. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Yummy! I’m a lover of anything involving sweet potato! These look too easy and delicious NOT to make!

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  23. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    You had me at sweet potato 😉

    Reply
  24. Val says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Sweet potatoes are my favorite!! And this looks so yummy, I have to try and find out how to make something like this with only a microwave when I move back into my dorm!

    Reply
  25. Carissa says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Looks amazing! Will have to try this week – how did you chop the nuts?

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  26. Elle says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Whooaaa! Nice. I love the look of these puffs. I am still making and enjoying varations on your tuna quinoa cakes, too.

    Reply
  27. Jess says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I LOVE the simplicity of this recipe, right up my alley! Plus it looks delish — and like something I’d totally make for a girls night appetizer before dinner! Note to self 😉

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  28. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    That’s my kind of puff!! You are so creative!

    Reply
  29. jobo says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    These look so simple and so tasty. Want, want, want!

    Reply
  30. Amanda @ Run Principessa says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I don’t think I’m going to make it to Labor Day. Maybe tomorrow. These sound SO good!

    Reply
  31. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Yummy! I’ll have to try these sometime!

    Reply
  32. Pavement Runner says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Oh. I am SO all over this. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  33. Purelytwins says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    doesn’t get any easy than that does it? haha
    seriously those sound perfect, will have to make them for our next family gathering!

    Reply
  34. Lisa says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Yum these sound incredible. Goat cheese and sweet potato are two of my favourites! Can’t go wrong there:)

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  35. Mariella Lombardi says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Lindsay,

    I’ve been meaning to try a sweet potato recipe for ages. Those puffs look really delicious indeed , so I will definitely try this one. I would love to use some walnuts with those, I bet they are really yummy. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  36. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    yum…. those sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  37. Avery @ Texas Teen Keeps Lean says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Yum! I’ve seen sweet potato recipes EVERYWHERE lately, and now have a huge urge to do a bit of cooking. Hmm… 🙂

    Reply
  38. [email protected] says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    yum these sounds great! anything with goat cheese and im on board!

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  39. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    These look so yummy!

    Reply
  40. Charlotte says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I may have went to culinary school.. but I think I need to hire you as my little personal chef. yes? haha 😉

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  41. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    All I can say is this is amazing! I love this dish! Mmmm, sweet potatoes and goat cheese is wonderful together!!

    Reply
  42. Erin @ erinberries says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    These sound awesome! I’m totally going to be making these sometime soon!

    Reply
  43. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Oh ho ho ho HO!!! Hold the phone! These look amazing, Lindsay! And pure genius…sweet potatoes and goat cheese were meant of each other!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      hehe they were delish 🙂

      Reply
  44. Kristen says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    These look so yummy Lindsay. I love anything with sweet potato :). Just pinned this recipe!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM

      thank you!!

      Reply
  45. Becki @Fight4Wellness says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Yum! These look and sound absolutely delicious. I have some sweet potatoes I need to use up and will probably try chopped almonds (since I have extras of those too). I can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  46. Amber @ The Cook's Sister says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    These sweet potato puffs look great!

    Reply
  47. Jen says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    This is one fabulous idea. Going to buy some sweet potatoes tomorrow!

    Reply
  48. cbcoyle says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Any ideas for substitutes on the nuts? We’ve got two small kiddos who can’t have nuts yet but (mostly) love sweet potatoes!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

      you could try panko breadcrumbs, or cornflakes or another cereal crushed up!

      Reply
  49. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Making these STAT! May have to substitute almonds for macadamia nuts though. Can’t wait!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      i think they’d be great with almonds…or even panko breadcrumbs!

      Reply
  50. michelle says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I love sweet potatoes but don’t like nuts. Do I have to use them or is there something else I can use thanks xx

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 20, 2012 at 6:49 PM

      you could use panko breadcrumbs or perhaps a crushed cereal like cornflakes or chex!

      Reply
  51. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love sweet potatoes, and these puffs look so good. I’m going to need these in my life. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

      enjoy!

      Reply
  52. KathleenB says

    November 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    I tried these just now and was reasonably pleased. Howver, I expected them to firm up a bit when they cooked, but they were just as soft after baking as before. Also, I didn’t taste the cheese so I’m not sure why it was included.

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