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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Things/Desserts

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding (Low Sugar)

    June 27, 2018 By Monika Last Updated July 15, 2022 10 Comments

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    Chocolate pudding in 4 white square dishes, with 3 spoons and blueberries on top of dark surface.

    This 5-ingredient chocolate sweet potato chocolate pudding is a delicious way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.  It is a simple make-ahead healthy treat that's perfect for any occasion.

    Side view of chocolate pudding in 4 white square dishes topped with blueberries on top of dark surface with 3 spoons, blueberries and blue-and-white cloth at top.

    This simple sweet potato chocolate pudding is the type of dessert that's actually good for you! It's low in fat and there is no cream, or butter, or coconut, or nuts. It is not only delicious, rich and creamy, it's also bursting with nutritious ingredients. 

    Sweet potato pudding ingredients

    I combined the sweet potato with raw cacao, added some maple syrup for more flavour and sweetness and a combination of cream cheese and yogurt for a hint of tartness (as well as creaminess) which gives this dessert an almost cheesecake-like feel.  The cream cheese on its own would make this pudding a little too thick so I added the yogurt to loosen the consistency.

    Can you taste the sweet potato in this recipe

    Not at all! No one will ever guess what's in it!

    What they will taste is milk chocolate with subtle caramel notes.  Not too dark or rich, or sweet or filling.  Just right!  The sweet potato adds bulk, creamy consistency and sweetness but the flavour is masked by the other ingredients.

    Step-by-step-recipe instructions

    1.Place the sweet potato (cut it in half if it's quite large) on top of a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (200 C) for 30-40 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely before making the recipe (you can do this in advance and once cooled, refrigerate the sweet potato until you are ready to use it).

    2 halves of sweet potato with fork on parchment.

    2. Peel and combine the sweet potato with the other ingredients. Place in a blender.

    Side view of blender containing chopped sweet potato, cocoa and yogurt.

    3. Puree until smooth.

    Top down view of chocolate mousse in blender, with blender top and green spatula in top right corner.

    4. Spoon the mixture into your dessert bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving (alternatively place in the freezer for 15 minutes then serve).

    Chocolate pudding in 3 white square dishes and in blender with spatula, plus 3 spoons on top of black tray.

    Serving suggestions

    This sweet potato chocolate pudding is extremely versatile and can be served as a snack, healthy dessert or even for breakfast.  It's delicious on its own, with fresh fruit, spoonful of yogurt, roasted seeds and nuts or even a spoonful of muesli (for breakfast), chocolate flakes (dark or white), fruit compote or a dollop of whipped cream (for dessert). 

    Can I boil the sweet potato instead of roasting it

    I don't recommend it for this recipe.  Roasting brings all the flavour and maximum sweetness out of the sweet potato, which is important in a dessert recipe.  Boiled sweet potato does not have the same degree of sweetness and works better in savoury recipes.

    Top tips 

    • You can bake the sweet potato either whole or halved (if it's quite large).
    • To save time you can bake the sweet potato ahead and once cooled refrigerate it (unpeeled), covered, until you are ready to make the recipe.
    • Storing: You can make this chocolate sweet potato pudding several hours in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.  It's best to cover it to prevent drying on top. You could keep the mixture in a large bowl, covered, and spoon into your dessert dishes just before serving. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Substitutions

    • You can use either cacao or cocoa though I tend to use cacao in raw desserts as it's a little more nutritious than cocoa.
    • Use either full fat or light cream cheese.
    • You can use plain, natural yogurt instead of the Greek yogurt.
    Top down view of chocolate pudding in 4 white square dishes topped with blueberries on top of dark surface with 3 spoons, blueberries and blue-and-white cloth at top.

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    • Chocolate Banana Mousse with Tofu (Vegan)
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    Check out also this collection of 27 everyday healthy cacao recipes!

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    Side view of chocolate pudding in 4 white square dishes topped with blueberries on top of dark surface with 3 spoons, blueberries and blue-and-white cloth at top.

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding (Low Sugar)

    This 5-ingredient chocolate sweet potato pudding is a delicious way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.  It's extremely versatile and can be served as a snack, healthy dessert or even for breakfast.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Cooling the sweet potato: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 7.05 ounces (200 g) sweet potato raw, unpeeled
    • 3 tablespoons cacao/cocoa powder
    • ½ cup+1tbsp (120 g) cream cheese I used Philadelphia, 4.23oz
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup (80 g) maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Place the sweet potato on a baking tray and pop in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the potato is tender (insert a fork to check). Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Peel.
    • Place all the ingredients (including the sweet potato) in a blender and puree until velvety smooth.
    • Spoon the mixture into 4 dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving (alternatively place in the freezer for 15 minutes then serve). See Serving suggestions in *Notes below.

    Notes

    • You can bake the sweet potato either whole or halved (if it's quite large).
    • To save time you can bake the sweet potato ahead and once cooled refrigerate it (unpeeled), covered, until you are ready to make the recipe.
    • Cocoa or cacao: You can use either though I tend to use cacao in raw desserts as it's a little more nutritious than cocoa (you might also like this collection of 27 cacao recipes).
    • Cream cheese: Use either full fat or light cream cheese.
    • Greek yogurt: Substitute natural plain yogurt if preferred.
    • *Serving suggestions: Serve on its own, with fresh fruit, spoonful of yogurt, muesli, roasted nuts, fruit compote, chocolate flakes or a dollop of whipped cream. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (or place in the freezer for 15 minutes then serve).
    • Storing: You can make this sweet potato chocolate pudding several hours in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.  It's best to cover it to prevent drying on top. You can also keep the mixture in a large bowl, covered, and spoon into your dishes just before serving. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 7496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Choclette

      July 01, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      What an interesting use of quinoa and sweet potato Monkia. I'm totally intrigued by this and want to try it now. It sounds like just the sort of thing I'd love. Thanks for sharing them with #WeShouldCocoa.

      Reply
      • Monika

        July 01, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        Thank you Choclette, coming from such a chocolate expert as yourself this means a lot:)

        Reply
    2. Of Goats and Greens

      June 30, 2018 at 12:16 am

      Quite awesome. I'm definitely a sweet potato lover, and this sounds great. And healthy. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • Monika

        June 30, 2018 at 5:21 pm

        Thank you! Happy FF:)

        Reply
    3. jenny walters

      June 29, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      Gosh ,how clever are you?!This is so inventive and it looks so delicious.I would never have thought you could put those things together to make chocolate mousse!Thankyou for sharing!#CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • Monika

        June 30, 2018 at 5:24 pm

        Thanks Jenny! I do love experimenting with ingredients!

        Reply
    4. Albert Bevia

      June 28, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      I have to say this is one of the most creative dessert recipes I have ever seen! incredibly healthy and tasty for sure, plus I´m a huge fan of sweet potatoes 🙂

      Reply
      • Monika

        June 28, 2018 at 9:56 pm

        Thank you! Glad to meet another sweet potato fan!

        Reply
    5. DeeDee

      June 28, 2018 at 2:18 am

      I am a fan of sweet potatoes! Thanks for this one??

      Reply
      • Monika

        June 28, 2018 at 7:01 am

        I always thought we had a lot in common! Sweet potatoes are awesome!

        Reply

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