I am in it to win it this year, guys. I’m kind of rocking St. Patty’s Day. Aaaand it all started with these perfect little Irish potatoes.
Growing up I remember eating these throughout the whole month of March. I mean, why not?! This year, I was kind of dreading making them because the classic recipe calls for lots of confectioner’s sugar and I wanted to keep things refined sugar free.
Ok, for anyone interested in fun facts, read on. Wiki says Irish potatoes are a Philly tradition! My whole life I thought everyone was enjoying these and I imagined surely the Pine Nut’s news feed would be flooded with Irish potato candy recipes.
Turns out, the rest of the country – no, world! – has been unexposed and deprived of this tasty treat. Anyway, I am delighted to be the person that brings joy to the world through these coconutty cinna bundles.
Ingredients for Irish Potatoes
- salted butter
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- agave nectar
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- cinnamon
How to Make Irish Potatoes
- Mix all ingredients except cinnamon.
- Chill for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
- With your hands, roll into balls the size of a large marble.
- Then, place the cinnamon in a shallow bowl and roll each ball to coat it with the cinnamon.
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Recipe
Healthier Irish Potatoes
Irish Potatoes are made with sweet cream cheese and coconut! They’re a lightened up version of a favorite St. Patrick’s Day treat!!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar (or favorite sweetener)
- 7 oz. unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except cinnamon.
- Chill for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
- With your hands, roll into balls the size of a large marble.
- Then, place the cinnamon in a shallow bowl and roll each ball to coat it with the cinnamon.
Tips
- If you only have unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 134
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 11.9g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.4g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Protein: 1.6g
Tell me if you’ve ever had these and what your St. Patty’s traditions are!! Enjoy!! xo
Can’t wait to try out this recipe ! My mom being a native Philadelphian makes these every year and nails them to me in Maryland ! I am keto now so I will try these
yay!! i hope you guys love them!! xo
Hi, can I use an artificial sweetener confectioners sugar?
Hi! Yes you can, but it just may take on some of that sweetener flavor. Let me know how it goes! xo
I grew up in South NJ and I looked forward to the Irish potatoes every year. Another great deal is to dip the coconut shape in sugar free chocolate. A great truffle Easter treat.
Yes!! I love those chocolate covered coconut eggs 🙂