Sweet Potato Pistachio Bars
These bars are just simply delicious and y’all have gotta give them a try – besides, they are not high in sugar or calories!
My alarm goes off at 4 a.m. and knowing I have something sweet waiting for me in the kitchen is what keeps me from hitting that snooze button.
When it comes to breakfast, or snack time (and every excuse in between), I prefer something sweet. But, the odds are not in my favor. You see, I come from a long history of health-related woes and I don’t want to add to those numbers.
So, I opt to use less sugar, to add veggies to treats, to use alternative fats, so I end up with a breakfast bar, scone, muffin or cookie that is better-for-me and my daughter.
A few posts back I shared that my mom has been in and out of the hospital and I want to thank y’all for your heartfelt comments. My mom’s frequent hospital visits recently have been due to complications related to her struggle with diabetes.
These days my mom is trying very hard to hold onto her independence as much as she can and a big part of that is meticulous discipline when it comes to what she eats.
As she avoids all things with sugar, I make it a point to pick up Truvia Spoonable and use it when I bake her any treats – like these Sweet Potato Pistachio Bars.
When she comes to visit, Truvia Spoonable (which happens to be a zero-calorie, stevia-based sweetener) is what she uses in her coffee as well.
When I read that sweet potatoes are considered a low GI food, I figured I would use them to make these bars for my mom.
And, she rewarded me by texting me close to midnight to let me know that these were “mmm mmm mmm good” after I had dropped them off. What she didn’t know is that I saved a couple of these bars for my daughter and me – because they will be my motivation when that alarm goes off!
What are the ingredients to make these Sweet Potato Pistachio Bars?
Now these bars are real simple to make, all you need are 7 ingredients:
- A couple of baked sweet potatoes
- Oat bran
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Truvia Spoonable
- Pistachios
Directions
Just mash the sweet potatoes and mix them with the oat bran, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and Truvia Spoonable.
Spoon the mix into a parchment-lined 8×8 baking pan.
Top this with the chopped pistachios and pop it into a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
You can let it cool and enjoy it with some coconut whipped cream with a smidgeon of vanilla and Truvia Spoonable in it, or you can enjoy these bars plain with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- A couple of baked sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup Oat bran or rolled oats
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of Truvia Spoonable this might seem like a little, but, Truvia Spoonable is a lot sweeter per spoon than refined sugar is.
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Discard the skin and mash the sweet potatoes
- Then mix them with the oat bran/rolled oats, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and Truvia Spoonable.
- Spoon the mix into a parchment lined 8×8 baking pan.
- Top this with the chopped pistachios and pop it into a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
- *You can let it cool and enjoy it with some coconut whipped cream with a smidgeon of vanilla and Truvia Spoonable in it, or you can enjoy these bars plain with a cup of coffee.
Pistachios used to be my favorites, aside from cashewssss! Oh the memories of eating canisters full – ha! #piggy
Sending positive vibes to you and your mom. Oh oh, I can imagine how scary it can be. Hope she is well now.
You are so right Sashi, it’s better to be careful than sorry. Always love how you incorporate healthy vegetables into sweet dishes. This really took me by surprise. I was looking at the recipes and it seems simple too, can’t wait to give it a go.
Pinned.
You take care my friend, xoxo.
These look amazing! And with such simple ingredients too. That’s great that you’re aware of your genetic predisposition to things and are doing everything you can to right it 😀
So sorry to hear about ur mom dear..sending my hugs.. This bars looks inviting.. Love the addition of oats
Shashi, these bars are genius!!!! sweet potato and pistachio bars?!!! LOVE!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum Shashi, I’m sending lots of love your way. These bars look so delicious, and such a great way to use sweet potatoes. I love that you sweetened them with stevia too <3
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Shashi. Hugs to you. I hope you all are doing fine now. These bars look phenomenal. Love how stunning and full of deliciousness they are.
Sending best wishes and regards to your mom Shashi!
And I’ll have some of these please. Yes please!
I still remember your first recipe I did, the Chocolate chip & Kabocha Breakfast Bars and OMG I knew I was on to something good.
Yep, these are added to the list to make soon too. Thanks! 😀
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Shashi 🙁 Sending positive thoughts to all of you. So glad she loved these bars though! They look fantastic! Love the sweet potatoes and pistachio combo!
I would have never thought to combine sweet potatoes and pistachios! It sounds so fabulous!
I thought I got up early at 5am!!! Dang lady! 4am is really early!!
These bars look fantastic! I adore pistachios and with sweet potato?? Sold!
LOVE the look of these and then the short ingredient list made me happy and on the search for some sweet potatoes next trip to the market. Thanks Shashi and will keep good vibes coming your moms way. 🙂
Hope your mum feels better soon, Sashi!
These bars look so tempting and it’s fantastic to enjoy such a yummy dessert and still be on the healthy side.
Those look amazing and so easy. I bet my kids would love them in the morning, too. Definitely going to have to try this out! #client
EEE! When I saw these on IG it was love at first sight, Shashi!! These are like a more beautiful, vegg’ed-up version of granola bars and these have me swooning!! LOVE the sweet potato and pistachio!! Seriously I NEED THESE! Definitely making these over the weekend! Pinned! Cheers, sweets!
P.S. Hope your mother is doing better. Huge hugs and prayers your way! XO
Hey girl – sorry to hear your mom’s been in the hospital. That’s hard on everyone. I’ll be saying some prayers for her quick recovery and that she can be home. No wonder she loved these bars. What a great combination of flavors. I am a real pistachio fan, so do remember that for when we get out three pot coffee chat some day. lol. Almost the weekend, enjoy!!! XO