Description
These Greek Yogurt Sweet Potato Pecan Bars are a wholesome, comforting dessert that balances the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy, subtle tang of Greek yogurt. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a spiced filling accented with white chocolate and toasted pecans, these bars offer a sophisticated, cozy flavor palette. They are an ideal make-ahead treat, perfect for quiet moments of reflection or sharing with loved ones, providing a nourishing and satisfying dessert experience that honors traditional flavors with a modern, lighter touch.
Ingredients
2 sleeves graham crackers (crushed into fine crumbs)
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
8 tbsp reduced fat margarine, melted
1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooled to room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels, melted
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine crushed graham crackers, salt, sugar, and melted margarine in a bowl, pressing the mixture into a lined square baking pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice until smooth.
Fold the melted white chocolate into the sweet potato mixture, then stir in the Greek yogurt until well incorporated.
Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set, before slicing into bars.
Notes
Ensure the sweet potato is completely cooled before mixing to prevent the white chocolate from seizing. For a toasted pecan flavor, lightly toast the chopped pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes before topping. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg