Standard desserts often combine flour and sugar.

Why this swap matters

Purple sweet potato contains anthocyanins. Cacao provides polyphenols.

The swap

Swap cake or pudding for mashed purple sweet potato with cacao.

Recipe
1 cooked purple sweet potato mashed
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Splash milk
Cinnamon

Mix until smooth and chill.

Observe evening cravings after this dessert.

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