This is part of our #5under5 recipe series, a collection of original plant-based recipes made by yours truly that cost less than $5 per serving and can be made with only five ingredients. No way, right?! Sweet potato and marshmallow casserole is ubiquitous on the American Thanksgiving table – creamy spiced sweet potatoes topped with gooey toasted marshmallows? Heaven! But what would happen if you turned that iconic side dish into hand pies and threw bourbon and chocolate chips into the mix? Friends, it's as just good as you would imagine ... It's even better. And the whole shebang can be made for under $5.00. That's definitely something to be thankful for! Have an idea for a #5under5 recipe? Send it to team@www.onegreenplanet.org and you might just see it on the site next week! If you make this dish, be sure to post it on social media with #5under5 and tag @onegreenplanet, so we can see your amazing creation!
#5under5: Gooey Marshmallow and Chocolate Bourbon Sweet Potato Pop Tarts [Vegan]
Serves
8-10
Ingredients You Need for #5under5: Gooey Marshmallow and Chocolate Bourbon Sweet Potato Pop Tarts [Vegan]
The main ingredients in this recipe are flour, coconut oil, sweet potato, marshmallows, and chocolate. Pantry/optional items include bourbon, spices, sugar, salt, and water.
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – $0.60
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold coconut oil – $1.08
- 1/2 cup ice water (plus more as needed)
Filling:
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato – $0.85
- 4 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips – $0.72
- 2 teaspoons bourbon (optional, especially if making these for kids)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
- 10 vegan marshmallows, cut in half – $0.60
How to Prepare #5under5: Gooey Marshmallow and Chocolate Bourbon Sweet Potato Pop Tarts [Vegan]
To Make the Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, and salt. Using a fork or your hands, cut the coconut oil into the flour. You still want large chunks – the mixture should look like sand.
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Slowly dribble in water, until the mixture starts to come together. The dough should be pretty shaggy, don’t overwork it!
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Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 45 minutes.
To Make the Filling:
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Combine all of the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until well-incorporated. The mixture should be fairly thick and chunky. Taste for seasoning.
Assembly:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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On a clean surface dusted with flour, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 5-8 large circles. (See if you can make any more with the dough scraps, if not just discard it.) Alternatively, you can use cookie cutters to make any shapes you like and press the dough together with some filling inside, like you would a ravioli.
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Place about a 1/2-1 tablespoon amount of filling on the right side of the dough circle and place two marshmallow pieces on top. Fold the circle in half and pinch together with your fingers or the back of a fork. Poke some holes in the top with a fork or knife to create steam vents. Do this for each pie.
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Arrange the pies on a baking tray and brush with melted coconut oil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
The cost of the serving size above is based on the NYC Metro Area product pricing below: Flour: $3.00 Coconut oil: $6.00 Sweet potatoes (1 pound bag): $1.70 Chocolate chips: $4.50 Marshmallows: $4.00
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Nutritional Information
Total Calories: 1.573 | Total Carbs: 171 g | Total Fat: 89 g | Total Protein: 15 g | Total Sodium: 73 g | Total Sugar: 58 g (Per Serving) Calories: 157 | Carbs: 17 g | Fat: 9 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 7 g | Sugar: 6 g
Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong.
Michael Lathrop