Heart-Healthy Potato Smiley Faces
Bring joy to your table with these *Heart-Healthy Potato Smiley Faces*, a fun and nutritious twist on a classic favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like creamy mashed potatoes, whole wheat flour, and a hint of olive oil, this recipe delivers a light, crispy texture without any deep frying. Satisfyingly seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of pepper, these baked smiley faces are as flavorful as they are adorable. Perfectly crisped in the oven, they make an excellent healthy snack or playful side dish the whole family will adore. Plus, they're easy to whip up in under an hour—ideal for kids and adults alike!
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Ingredients
- 3 large Potatoes
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes and place them in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes well and let them cool slightly.
Step 3
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until smooth without any lumps. Make sure there is no excess water in the mash.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, whole wheat flour, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well to form a soft dough.
Step 5
Dust a clean surface with a little whole wheat flour and roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Step 6
Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough. Use a straw to poke two eyes and a spoon to carve a smile in each circle to create the smiley face.
Step 7
Place the smiley faces on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with a bit more olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a delightful and healthy snack or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (993.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1299.3 |
| Total Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1274.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 235.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.0g | |
| Protein 30.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 159.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5084.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories