Baked Pastries with a Soft Dough
Ingredients:

  • 350 grams cooked sweet potato
  • 1 egg white (save the yolk for brushing later)
  • 3 tablespoons oat flour (can also use rice flour or almond flour)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • Mash the cooked sweet potato well with a fork until it forms a smooth, moldable dough.
  2. Combine Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato with the egg white, oat flour, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. Roll Out the Dough:
    • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch is recommended).
  4. Add Filling:
    • Add your preferred filling to the dough. This can be sweet (like fruit preserves or chocolate) or savory (like cheese or cooked vegetables).
  5. Shape the Pastries:
    • Shape the dough into pastries by folding it over the filling and sealing the edges with a fork.
  6. Prepare for Baking:
    • Brush the tops of the pastries with the reserved egg yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Bake:
    • Preheat your oven or air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  8. Serve:
    • Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm!

Tips:

Freezing: These pastries can be frozen before baking. Just thaw and bake as directed when ready to eat.

For a sweeter pastry: Add a touch of cinnamon or a little honey to the sweet potato mixture.

For a savory pastry: You can mix in herbs or spices to the dough, or add ingredients like cooked bacon or cheese to the filling.
Weight Watchers Points

For the entire recipe:

  • Sweet Potato (350 grams): 6 points
  • 1 Egg White: 0 points
  • 3 tablespoons Oat Flour: 2 points
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil: 6 points
  • Sesame Seeds (for topping): 1-2 points (depending on amount used)

Total Points for the Recipe: Approximately 15 points

Points per Pastry: If you make 8 pastries, each would be around 2 points per pastry.

Nutritional Information (per pastry, assuming 8 pastries total)

Calories: ~140 calories

Protein: ~2 grams

Carbohydrates: ~20 grams

Fat: ~6 grams

Fiber: ~2 grams

Sugars: ~5 grams

Note:

  • Sweet Potato: Rich in fiber and vitamins, but also contains natural sugars.
  • Oat Flour: Adds some fiber and protein.
  • Coconut Oil: High in fat, but provides flavor and texture.
  • Sesame Seeds: Adds healthy fats and some protein.

For more precise tracking, you may want to input your specific ingredient brands and quantities into a WW recipe builder or nutritional calculator.