Camote Almendrado – Sweet Potato With Almonds

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20231 40

Camote Almendrado - Sweet Potato With Almonds recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb sweet potato
	1/2 lb sugar ( Personally , I 'd use Stevia to flavor , but you would n't need much ! )
	8 ounces almonds
	1 cup milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

30g

Fat

18g

Camote Almendrado is a traditional Mexican dessert that is widely enjoyed across the country. Sweet potatoes are a common ingredient in traditional Mexican recipes, and this recipe is just one of the ways in which they are used. Sweet potatoes are native to tropical America and are known for their naturally sweet taste and versatility in cooking. The addition of almonds, which are high in healthy fats and fiber, makes this dessert an even better treat for your taste buds and overall health.

Instructions

1.	Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small pieces.
2.	Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook the sweet potato pieces until they are soft. Drain off any remaining water, and mash the sweet potato.
3.	Add milk and sugar (or stevia) to the sweet potato, and continue to cook over low heat. Stir frequently until it becomes a thick paste.
4.	Chop the almonds into small pieces, and toast them over medium heat until they are golden brown.
5.	Add the toasted almonds to the sweet potato paste, mix well, and continue cooking until the mixture is thick and creamy.

PROS

Camote Almendrado is a delicious dessert that blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nuttiness of toasted almonds.
It’s a healthy dessert option since it contains good fats and fiber from the almonds, and the natural sugar in sweet potato eliminates the need for any artificial sweeteners.

CONS

This dessert is relatively high in calories, due to the addition of sugar(or stevia) and almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients that make them great for our health. They are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C. Almonds have been known to be high in healthy monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that can help protect heart health.