Savory Sweet Potato Biscuits
Servings: 9 biscuits (2-3" each)
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large sweet potato or yam (yield about 1.5 to 2 cups mashed)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup grass-fed butter, melted*
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook your potato, and scoop out the fleshy inside.*
- In a large bowl, mash and combine the sweet potato, eggs, and butter.
- Stir in the dry ingredients: coconut flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Scoop out equal portions of the dough, rolling into a ball. Place on the lined baking sheet with even space between each, and flatten the tops into your biscuit shape. You can make 9 two to three inch biscuits, or aim for 6 larger biscuits, depending on your preference.
- Bake at 375ºF for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottoms and firm.
- Allow the biscuits to cool for about 5 minutes, then serve as you like!
Notes
- You can sub your favorite cooking fat for the grass-fed butter, such as coconut oil, bacon fat, or ghee!
- When it comes to cooking your sweet potato, you can bake it for 30-40 minutes in a 400ºF oven, or steam it in the microwave, wrapped in a damp paper towel, for about 3 minutes per side or until soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg