8 Creamy Sweet Potato Dips and Sauces

If you’re a fan of sweet potatoes, then you need to try these creamy sweet potato dip recipes! The creamy texture of the sweet potatoes makes them perfect for dipping. You can use them as a dip for chips, crackers, or vegetables, or you can use them as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. The possibilities are endless!

1. Creamy DIY Sweet Potato Dip

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This Creamy DIY Sweet Potato Dip by Denise Perrault is love at first bite, addictively yummy, ‘more please’ healthy vegan, and as delightful as its brilliant orange color.

2. Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Dip

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If there was ever a dip that won over taste testers, this Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Dip by Brandi Doming is it! A trick for super-creamy bean dips is to use white beans, which create a smooth dip—a big help for oil-free recipes. This dip is creamy like a hummus with bold Thai curry flavors that complement the sweet potato beautifully. With the garnishes, it makes a lovely presentation for a gathering.

3. Sweet Potato Hummus With Roasted Chickpeas

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Is there anything better than hummus? Answer: yes, but the only thing better than hummus is this Sweet Potato Hummus With Roasted Chickpeas by Erin Durga. Combine the two and BOOM: you’re in foodie heaven.

4. Low-Fat Sweet Potato Hummus 

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The natural moisture in baked yams/sweet potatoes makes it easy to cream together with chickpeas and just a touch of tahini. If you’re looking for something fun yet healthy to serve at potlucks, barbecues, or dinner parties, this Low-Fat Sweet Potato Hummus by Veronica Grace is sure to be a hit.

5. Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus

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There are many reasons to love sweet potatoes. Behind their rough reddish skins hides a brilliant orange interior that is packed with antioxidants and flavor. Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of Vitamin A around, and excellent at reducing inflammation. Combined with protein-rich chickpeas, a bit of healthy fat from olive oil, and good-for-you spices, this Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus by Kate Taylor is a nutritional all-star, and a delicious one at that.

6. Creamy Sweet Potato Marinara Sauce

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If you like vodka cream sauces, this Creamy Sweet Potato Marinara Sauce by Ashley Smyczek is a little lighter than a straight marinara. Give it a try with veggies or pasta!

7. Pasta with Sweet Potato Sauce

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Almost everyone loves sweet potatoes, but what you may not know about the sweet potato is that it makes the most delicious (and wholesome) pasta sauce. Yes, pasta sauce from a potato! So here we go with this Pasta with Sweet Potato Sauce recipe by Laine Rudolfa.

8. Garlicky Millet Cakes With Sweet Potato Adobo Sauce

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At the outset, the simplicity of this dish is deceiving. But the flavors and textures at play here are not to be undermined. The millet cakes are flaky and crispy on the outside, and fluffy and soft on the inside. And the sweet potato adobo sauce — it’s hearty but not cloyingly so, with a spiciness that compliments the gentle notes of the millet cakes. This Garlicky Millet Cakes With Sweet Potato Adobo Sauce by Annie McGee is a must-try!

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