Sweet Potato with a Chocolate Shell

Ingredients

• 170 g Sweet potato flesh (From 1 sweet potato weighing about 400 g; keep the shells intact for filling.)
• 85 g Light Greek yogurt
• 60 g Whey protein (Equivalent to 2 scoops; the author recommends using the Conguitos variety from @big_suplementacion.)
• 20 g 85% dark chocolate
• Milk or water (A splash, added gradually only if the mixture is too thick, to adjust the consistency.)
• Sweetener (0-kcal sweetener, to taste.)
• Coarse salt (For sprinkling on top; the author also describes it as flaky salt.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prick the sweet potato all over with a fork.

2. 2

   Cook the sweet potato in the microwave at full power for 4-5 minutes. Turn it over and cook for another 4 minutes. Check the thickest part with a knife to make sure it is tender.

3. 3

   Cut the sweet potato in half and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving both shells intact to use as containers.

4. 4

   Blend the flesh with the Greek yogurt, whey protein, and sweetener until creamy.

5. 5

   If the mixture is too thick, gradually add milk or water and continue blending until the desired consistency is reached.

6. 6

   Fill the sweet potato shells with the blended mixture.

7. 7

   Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval to prevent it from burning.

8. 8

   Pour the melted chocolate over the filling in both halves.

9. 9

   Sprinkle coarse salt on top.

10. 10

    Place the halves in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, until the topping hardens and cracks when bitten.

Notes

The post states that the complete recipe contains 545 kcal, 60 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates, and 12 g of fat; per half, 272 kcal, 30 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates, and 6 g of fat. The transcript mentions boiling the sweet potato or preparing it in the oven as alternatives, as well as freezing or refrigerating it for longer, but the main description specifies the microwave and 15-20 minutes in the freezer.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• no added sugar
• high-protein
• microwave
• gluten-free
• snack
• chocolate
• sweet potato