High Protein Almond Crusted Sweet Potato Croquettes

Elevate your snack or side dish game with these High Protein Almond Crusted Sweet Potato Croquettes—crunchy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. Made with a nutritious blend of mashed sweet potatoes, protein-packed quinoa, and chickpea flour, these croquettes are coated in toasted almond crumbs for a delightfully nutty crust. Flavored with aromatic spices like cumin, garlic, and onion powder, and brightened with a hint of lemon juice, they’re baked to golden perfection with just a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or post-workout snack, these croquettes are gluten-free, high-protein, and irresistibly satisfying. Serve them warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and a dash of extra flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup almonds
• 3 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes, or until tender.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes are boiling, cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.

Step 4

Toast the almonds by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally for about 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Once cooled, pulse them in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl. Add the chickpea flour, cooked quinoa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Using your hands, form the mixture into small oval-shaped croquettes.

Step 7

Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl. Dip each croquette into the egg whites, then roll in the ground almonds to coat evenly.

Step 8

Place the almond-coated croquettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Drizzle the olive oil over the croquettes and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the croquettes and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2551.0

Total Fat 119.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4001.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 97.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 616.6mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 1525.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 42.9%