The childhood classic just go a makeover! Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots that are baked, gluten-free, allergy-free, vegan, and paleo. This healthier alternative recipe to the fried side dishΒ will have your tots all smiles and laughs! Who could say no to colorful food?
It’s that wonderful time of year again when not only is it sweet potato “season” (although I’d argue there is never a season for potatoes…Potatoes are 365), but also PURPLE sweet potato season! I do have to lament this time and try to reconcile the fact that there is only a 7% chance I’ll have a PSP anytime soon :/ Nary a purple beauty to be found in NJ, I kid you not! The last one I had were my special birthday shipment from Frieda’s, my only connection to the lovely Stokes Purple. Too bad Freida’s has kind of died away and I never hear from them anymore π No tatoes for me!)
I knew I had to make those few purple beauties into something spectacular for the blog. This Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tot recipe was one of the creations that came to be! I’d been craving some tots for the longest while. My mom used to buy the frozen bagged tots that you bake in the oven and serve them to my brother and I for dinner. I actually never “liked” tater tots too much. I never told my mom that, not sure why, but I always preferredΒ fries or mashed potatoes. There was something about them that just wasn’t “potato” enough for me. Alas, grab some ketchup and I could deal!
I think my affinity for tater tots grew after the Napoleon Dynamite craze. Am I right? You know what I’m talking about!
Ah! Napoleon and his tots! ND was another one of my strange obsessions when I was younger. I again had the memorabilia,Β shirts, gizmos, and gadgets. I don’t think (I, nor anyone else) will ever understand the point of that movie. The strange and random storyline was all part of the appeal I guess, and you couldn’t not watch the movie multiple times. A moment of pop culture that will live on for generations (I hope!) It gave us a greater appreciation for tater tots at least. I bet the industry saw a boom in business after that movie was released!
I think Napolean would be even more protective of these snazzy tots! When you make something purple, life just gets that much better! Unlike the movie, purple is something we can all understand! I kid you not, everyone will love tater tots once they have this purple version! They’re a tad sweet due to the “sweet potato” factor, but I still decided to spice mine up in a more savory way. It’s up to you on the spices you want to include! One thing is certain, though….serve with ketchup!
Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots
The childhood classic just go a makeover! Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots that are baked, gluten-free, allergy-free, vegan, and paleo. This healthier alternative recipe to the fried side dish will have your tots all smiles and laughs! Who could say no to colorful food?
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 22 Tots 1x
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes
- 2 TB Arrowroot Starch
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425Β°F.
- Peel and boil the potatoes for about 8-10 minutes, until just fork tender.
- Grate the potatoes to get about 3 cups of grated potato.
- Add the 3 cups of grated potato, arrowroot, and spices to a bowl and mix together.
- Take about 1 TB and form a tater tot shape, place on a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat for the rest of the mixture.
- Bake in the over for 20 minutes, flip them and bake another 10 minutes.
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Are we excited to get our tot-on yet? I say we bake up some Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots, cozy up on the couch, and mindlessly watch Napoleon Dynamite! Who’s with me? Tater tot craving…satisfied and healthified! I do hope the tater tot crave comes back…it seems to have died in the 90s…But they really are a great kid-friendly side dish that now we adults can feel awesome about eating too!
So tell me:
+ Napoleon Dynamite fan? Always!
+ Did you grow up eating tater tots?
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Deborah Davis
Since I have never eaten purple sweet potatoes, I can’t wait to make this delectable recipe! I’m on the lookout for them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ll love them!
Lisa J O'Driscoll
I love sweet potatoes so this is a recipe I definitely need to make!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure is!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
These look amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Auzeen
This would be lovely for a vegetarian dinner I’m hosting this week. Is it possible to substitute the arrowroot starch for something else? I have corn starch, tapioca starch and potato starch. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Tapioca would be best!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
I’m on a super restricted diet, so I’ll have to give these a try since I can now eat sweet potatoes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’d hope to all things that you can eat potatoes.
Miz Helen
Your Purple Sweet Potato Tater Tots look awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
Oh my! These are so fun…my kids will love these π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!
kimmythevegan
“When you make something purple, life just gets that much better!” Yes! Purple things taste better. They just do π
These purple tots look so good! I actually never had tater tots growing up, I only came across them as an adult and I really enjoy them, but tend to just buy them once in awhile as I’m not a fan of all of the crappy ingredients in them. I like the idea of making my own. And making PURPLE ones!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We can always enjoy those foods when we make them homemade and healthy!
Christine
I love sweet potatoes. I’m definitely trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thanks!
Mel
Oh, these little babies look delicious. We don’t have purple sweet potatoes in Europe, but I went on a cooking course where they’d ordered some from the US a couple of years ago, and we made gnocchi with them: relish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Purple gnocchi is the best!
Amber
Wow these look so great! I love purple sweet potatoes! Great ingredient!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! They sure do rock!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
I have been on the hunt for these purple beauties. I haven’t found any yet, but I am determined that if we have them in our area I am going to own some of these! Not only are they packed with goodness, they are so fun. Purple Tater Tots anyone? So cool!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are fun!
Dee
My kids love tater tot, and these sound wonderful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Kelly
These look really good! I’ve never tried cooking purple sweet potato before – is it sweeter than the normal sweet potato? Either way I want to give it a go, sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You just have to try it! Simply amazing!
Sherry Nappa
Love sweet potatoes and purple foods! No, I didn’t grow up eating tater tots but we eat them now! Pinned to try later.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! Enjoy!
Choclette
Never heard of tater tots, they sound intriguing. But I’d love to be able to get purple sweet potatoes. I’ve had them when travelling, but never here in the UK.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Then you need to make 2 fun things happen over there!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
I love that these are purple! Such a fun update on tater tots.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes!
Gin
Napoleon Dynamite! That was kind of the last thing I expected when I clicked through to your post and I love it!! These purple tots are so fun, and the seasonings sound perfect. I would love these with a bowl of ketchup. ;D
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! I’m always full of unexpected tidbits π
Bowls of ketchup are a must!
Marla
HI Rebecca,
Wow what a great idea purple tots. I love purple sweet potatoes and these sound so tasty. Pinned & Tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ll love them then!
Marla
Yes I love any type of sweet potato except I am not real fond of the white ones. I do love the purple ones. We have tried to grow the purple for the last 3 years and they just wouldn’t grow for us like the orange ones so I buy the purple ones at out local Health Food Store.
Lise - Mom Loves Baking
Very creative!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Your comment is very creative.
CJ @ Morsels of Life
Loving these purple tots! Not sure why I never thought to make sweet tater tots, but it’s a great idea. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are delish!
nadia
Oh my! These purple tots look even better than ‘normal’ tots! Because purple food always tastes better π Ahh Napoleon Dynamite! I need to watch that movie again! Thanks for reminding me π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It really would make such a fun girl’s night π Purple tots and Napoleon!
Evi @ greenevi
Such a fun idea! Purple potatoes are so pretty π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are!
Sharon @ What The Fork
Homemade tots are the best ????????
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are!
Mandy
Napoleon Dynamite!!!!! LOVED that movie! haha!! Mmmmmm, these tots sound SO good and I say purple makes everything better π Especially to kids – so I’ll definitely have to make these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES! That’s why we must watch the movie while munching on these!
(p.s. I’ve missed you, friend!) xo
Mandy
I’ve missed you more!! XOXO
Megan
I love the bright color of purple potatoes. I need to have them more often. I bet my kids would totally eat these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Very kid-friendly!
Carol
I have made fries and mashed sweet potatoes but never thought of tots. Sounds great. I haven’t seen any purple sweet potatoes locally but regular should work. Thanks for recipe. Pinned and shared.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone needs some tater tots!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
These look wonderful!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! They are so amazing.
Amanda
We eat purple potatoes all the time! I can’t wait to try making them in tater tots.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Purple potatoes or STOKES purple sweet potatoes? HUGE difference!
Emilie
Oh goodness!!! They look so yummy! Thanks for the recipe! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Tazim
There should be more purple foods in the world. π Love this idea since I just bought some purple sweet potatoes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally agree!
Mel |avirtualvegan.com
I have never eaten a tater tot!! They aren’t a thing in England where I grew up, unless they are the same as a potato croquette? I’m not sure! Love the purple colour. I am a massive sweet potato fan!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time for you to have some tots!
Cathy @ Planet Veggie
I’m getting more and more into sweet potatoes recently – will have to give these a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A potato a day!
Nico @ yumsome
Yummy – these look and sound so good!
While I’ve had plenty of purple sweet potatoes in my lifetime, I’ve never had even one tater tot – I’ve never even seen them in shops! But they sound fab… well, yours do. And let’s face it, you can never have enough potatoes in your life, right? π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No you can’t! That is one true fact!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love those purple sweet potatoes! Definitely going to try this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo! Thanks, Amy!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
I’ve heard of purple potatoes (and love them!) but I’ve never heard of purple sweet potatoes. Now I’m curious and want to run to the grocery store and see if they carry them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They change lives.
Diane Williams
Purple Sweet Potatoes? I only thought there were purple potatoes. I have got to track these down. What a great snack recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Diane!
Carly @ FitLiving Eats
These look so good! I’m always a fan of tots. Love the purple sweet potato, too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Tots always bring out the smiles!
S
Wow, these look so delicious! I’m very excited about enjoying these gluten free tator tots! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy.
Zerrin GΓΌnaydΔ±n
These look so pretty! I want at least three!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, I think you’re going to want more than three…..
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
Oh goodness how I love purple sweet potatoes! And as tater tots?? I love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
Liz
I love this healthier way to get my tater tot fix!!! SO fun with the purple sweet potatoes!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thanks, Liz!
Linda @ Veganosity
Purple potatoes! What a great way to use them. I haven’t had tater tots in so long, thanks for the inspirtation!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, I think you need some soon then!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace
Love these! They look so yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thank you!
Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen
This is SO smart! Love the color, love the healthfulness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!
Kelly
It doesn’t matter how old you are, tater tots are the best! The purple sweet potato makes them even more fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right? We all need fun food!
Courtney
Gotta love tater tots– and in my favorite color, too! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I sense a smile π
Anne Murphy
Now I have to see if anyone local has purple sweet potatoes! But if not, try them with the orange ones… never had a sweet potato tater tot!
They sound so much better than the ones I (rarely) ate as a kid…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Tater tots rock no matter what π
Brianna
Yum! Pinning this for later!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run
Yay! I actually just bought purple sweet potatoes for the first time this past weekend and likely would’ve just baked them if I hadn’t seen this! I am so using this recipe on them! Glad I found this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No! Do something special!!
Aish Padihari
I’m in love with that shade of purple. Only for the color, I may actually go and make try this recipe. How was the texture though?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They’re tater tots.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
These are so fun! Love purple sweet potatoes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Demeter | Beaming Baker
I totally love sweet potatoes, and I’ll take them any way I can have ’em! Usually, baked sweet potato fries do the trick for me, but this time, I gotta say these purple lovelies are calling my name! Love that you included that scene from Napoleon Dynamite. Hard to forget a scene like that! Lol. Happy Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right? The best!
You too!
Chef Mireille
I’m lucky I get both the Japanese type and the Philipino type here – I definitely have to try these tots!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Japanese are the BEST!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
My kids get a kick out of purple potatoes–can’t wait to make these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo! I feel a happy dinner coming up!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
We love purple potatoes! Such a fun way to mix it up. They are even a bit spooky for Halloween!! Love how simple these are too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are good for Halloween!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands
Fun, not sure what the girls would think about these. Might think their cute, might get mad thinking they were chocolate, or might tell me what they think they look like. Haha.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Chocolate stuffed tater tots!
Teffy @ Sprinkle of Green
I find purple sweet potatoes to be so incredible. I got to used to the orange-y variety that the purple ones make me so excited and amazed. These tater tots also look delicious, definitely trying! x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Conventional orange ones suck… my favorite are Japanese and these!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I haven’t had purple sweet potatoes in soooooo long! they are 10x better than regular sweet potatoes so I need some! These little tots are so cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope I can find them π
kerona
Lovely recipe sound s delicious
Never tried this before
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
I LOVED tater tots as kid, we always had them on my birthday. I have always wanted to try to make them myself. I might try this recipe with regular sweet potatoes as my grocery store never has the purple ones. I have to make a special whole foods trip for those. Somehow they have purple carrots, cauliflower, and a bunch of other random purple veggies, but no potatoes, bummer…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I have nothing purple either!
Cricket Plunkett
I love tator tots, I love sweet potatoes, and I love the color purple. Sounds perfect for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
3 wins!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
Yes for tater tots! We’d eat them with chicken fingers as a simple meal on a busy night. I CANNOT wait to find my first purple sweet potato of the season.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope I can get some somehow!
Platter Talk
Wow! Another great idea, looks so appetizing, too. Wouldn’t they be amazing next to some butternut squash or carrots?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, no?
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
I bet these would be great in the bottom of a casserole too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O! A sweet purple base!
nadia
I’ve only ever made tater tots once and I used sweet potato. They turned out so good! If I could get my hands on a purple sweet potato I would so make them again! Purple food always tastes better π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think it does π
Lisa/Syncopated Mama
Ooooh, I’m constantly doing things with sweet potatoes, but why have I never thought of tots? Pinning to make after out next shopping trip. Have a great week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be your new favorite!
Megan - The Emotional Baker
Purple sweet potatoes are the best!! I love that you made these into tater tots! I’m sure these are so addictive and delicious π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are! When are our sweet taters NOT addictive π
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Haha – I rememeber Napoleon and his tots- but, my craving for tots resurfaced after I saw these gorgeous purple potato ones, Rebecca! Brilliant recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you, dear!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow
My twin toddlers would probably love these with that color!! Believe it or not (unlike most kids) they don’t want anything to do with the traditional tater tots…which I guess I like but goodness mom needs some easy fast options! So I will try these π
Not a huge Napoleon fan…but I also watched it a long time ago and I know my sense of humor has changed a lot, I’d be up for rewatching π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will love these, promise π
Haha! Yea! I need to watch it again and see what I think now!