I love sweet potatoes.I always have.
I love chocolate. I always have.
But sweet potatoes and chocolate together?!
I never, ever would have guessed that these two things taste amazing when they are combined!
When I cooked my hubby this the other day for lunch, somehow I ended up making myself this rich and delightful sweet potato that you see here.
You have to try this! And as encouragement for you to do just that, I am bringing it to the party this week. Fiesta Friday…don’t we all look forward to this day each week? Thank you sweet Angie…the creative brains behind this! And thank you Selma and Elaine for co-hosting! You both are two very lovely ladies who I enjoy!
Baked Sweet Potato with Chocolate Sauce and an Almond Crumble
*Created by Lori at creatingbeautyinthekitchen.wordpress.com
Ingredients:
- 1 Sweet Potato
- Cocoa
- Grapeseed Oil
- Honey or Agave
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1-2 tsp Pure Almond Extract
Directions:
- I took the quick route and cooked my sweet potato in the oven for 5 minutes. Check on it at that point and if it is not cooked enough then cook for a few more minutes.
- Make the chocolate sauce by combining cocoa, grapeseed oil, vanilla, and honey/agave. I am not putting amounts here, because it just depends on your tastebuds and how sweet you want it. Stir well. When you get the flavor you are looking for, you can microwave it for 20 seconds if you want it to be warm.
- Make the crumble topping by mixing the almond flour, some grapeseed oil, some honey/agave, and almond extract.
- Pour the chocolate sauce over the warm potato and then sprinkle the crumble on top.
Enjoy!
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Oh wow, Lori! This sounds absolutely decadent! You as so creative!! 😀
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What a compliment coming from you Julianna! Thank you! 🙂
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Lori! This sounds so amazing! I would never have thought to pair sweet potato with chocolate and almond crumble.
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Thank you so much Andrea! I was really surprised at how yummy this was!
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Lori – this is pure genius – chocolate and sweet potato – brilliant! I imagine that these will not last long at the Fiesta Friday table so I hope you have made extra!! Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Oh wow Selma! Such kind words! Thank you! 🙂
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Lori, your sweet potatoes are incredibly good and so healthy 🙂
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Love “good and healthy”…thanks Linda! 🙂
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Oh wow! Such richness!!! 🙂
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Yes, rich indeed! Thanks Elaine!
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Lori! What a great job! Creativity at its best :). Way to go girl!
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Thanks for your encouragement Sonal!! 🙂
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Initially I thought, wow, Lori has 2 recipes in one post…but no…it’s one! Unusual sounding pairing? Yep…but boy oh boy, after seeing your photos…I want me some of that! Yummy. 😀
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Hehehe…..I totally see why you thought that. 🙂 You should definitely have “some of that!” 😉 Thanks sweet Nancy! Hoping your Saturday is going well!
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What an innovative combination! A very healthy one though and I’m sure it’s truly delicious…
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“Innovative”….I like that! Thank you!
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Lori, Who would have thought of these two yummy ingredients together!? Wow! This is a winner … and good for you! Happy FF!
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Ah, thank you! I will never look at a sweet potato in quite the same way now. 😉
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Beautiful photos Lori. I love sweet potatoes but have never tried them with chocolate? Chocolate…yum
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Thanks for your kind words about my photos! Appreciate that! Chocolate…..yum, indeed! 🙂
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I never would have thought of combining sweet potatoes and chocolate–what a great idea!
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Thank you so much Nancy! I have no idea what got me to try it, but I’m sure glad I did! 🙂
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Just yesterday I put sweet potatoes on my grocery list. I love them, but like you never thought to put them with chocolate …looks delish Lori! I will give it a try 🙂
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Do give it a try Arl! Would love to hear what you think! Rich, but oh so yummy! 🙂
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This looks amazing! I’ve never cooked with sweet potatoes, so this is a real kick in the backside to get my hear round them 😉
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This gave me a chuckle Ginger…love it! Thanks for your sweet words!
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Great Lori, all my favorite foods in one sitting 🙂
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Sounds like the perfect dish for you Loretta! 😉
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Oh my gosh Lori, I love this idea, so creative! I’ve not tried it but I absolutely believe sweet potato and chocolate go well together, I believe sweet potatoes would go well with anything haha! I’ve made sweet potato cupcakes before, but this is definitely a step up and i can totally justify eating this for dinner!
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Thanks Michelle! I am thinking about making some muffins with this sort of combination. Yes, definitely doable for dinner! 😉
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Ooh I will definitely look forward to that recipe then!
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So simple, yet so creative! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I have a couple sweet potatoes I will be needing to try this on. I can’t think of anything better than chocolate to put on it!
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Let me know if you like it Emily! 🙂
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I will! Of course ran out of time this weekend to make it… But maybe lunch tomorrow 🙂
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Mmm, you are giving me ideas for Thanksgiving!
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Mmmmm…..and now just by saying that, YOU are giving me ideas for Thanksgiving. Hahaha!
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Wow! What a combination. Yummm… 🙂
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Thanks Skd! I am glad it sounds good to you! 🙂
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Wow! I never thought I would prefer a sweet potato over a cookie! This looks delicious 🙂
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I love this comment! Thank you!! 🙂
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How interesting Lori – sweet potatoes and chocolate. I love both ingredients and then together – wow 🙂
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Aunt JuJu- it is rich, but delicious!!
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Chocolate and sweet potato, holy cow, sounds delicious. Never would have thought to put those together but I can imagine how good it is.
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It really is Suzanne! Give it a try! 🙂
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What a pairing! Never thought of making sweet potato like this…. Must give it a go! Thanks for sharing and happy FF!
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Thanks so much Mandi! Happy FF to you as well!
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Wow, delicious, healthy and creative, great recipe Lori, thanks for sharing:)
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Thanks Lily! I love when a recipe can be described that way! 🙂
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Wow, that’s an unusual combination! I love it when inspiration hits suddenly out of nowhere… would have never thought of that 😉
Happy FF and have a great weekend.
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Thank you so much! I know, I love when that happens too! Hope you are having a good weekend!
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Wow! That looks amazing! So good…. YUM!!!
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It really is! Thanks Joanna! ❤
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Beautiful combination! I have seen sweet potato brownies recently appearing in some blogs, this is so much simpler, and I’m sure tastes like it too!
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Sweet potato brownies! Wow! Never thought of such a thing! Yes, this is indeed simple and oh so good!! Thanks Apsara! 🙂
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WOW Lori! I’m drooling!!!!
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Yay! Then I did my job well! 😉
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Creative as always Lori! Love it!💛
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And you are always so sweet, as always! Thanks Farianti! 💜
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Lori, this sounds totally awesome! You sure know how to combine the most unusual ingredients into something lip-smacking! Yum!!
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That’s a huge compliment! Thank you so much!
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this recipe makes me so curious, sweet potato and chocolate! It does oddly sound delicious and especially with the almond crumble! 🙂
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Thanks Petra! It really is! Did I see on Instagram that you got to meet Patty and Sue?! Or am I thinking of somebody else? 🙂
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What an interesting combination!
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Thanks Nell! I definitely like interesting combinations! 🙂
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like everyone said a very interesting combination indeed!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Genius combo, Lori! I love sweet potato desserts!
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Thanks Patty! ❤ I couldn't believe how rich and delicious this was!
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What a great combination Lori. I can totally see myself loving this since I too love sweet potato just like you and have always thought that a dessert with sweet potato would be yum!
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Thank you! I hope you try it! It’s rich and delicious! Yum! 🙂
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Wow I’m salivating right now. Lol! I absolutely love sweet potatoes and now you added chocolate to the scenario …. that’s just heaven! It’s one of those “why did I not think of that” moment. Thanks Lori 😉
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Wow you know me I love both also and never would I have thought of putting thee together – YUMMY!!!!!
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I love it! Truly how creative Lori! I can only imagine the taste!
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I made it a few times already, Lori! So different & so tasty too! I never used sweet potato in or like a dessert, like this! So different from what I am used too!
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