Famous Yam Balls
Famous Yam Balls offer a delightful combination of sweet potatoes, pineapple, and marshmallows, coated in coconut—perfect as a sweet appetizer or dessert for gatherings and family treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bake 6 sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them smoothly.
- Mix the mashed sweet potatoes with sugar and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Wrap large marshmallows with portions of the mashed sweet potato mixture around each marshmallow.
- Roll each wrapped marshmallow in shredded coconut to coat evenly.
- Place the coated yam balls in a baking dish and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25 minutes until heated through and slightly browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
285
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).