Make these purple yam cookies three ways by coating the cookie dough in your choice of: granulated sugar, purple sanding sugar, or confectioners' sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together softened butter, sugar, and powdered ube until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Highly nutritious The purple yam (ube) is a starchy root vegetable that’s a great source of carbs, potassium, and vitamin C. One cup (100 grams) of cooked ube provides the following (1): Calories: 140
Here is the keto version! Low Carb and gluten-free, these delicious treats consist of a thin slice of baked potato, loaded with sour cream, cheese, and bacon. All these fats, on a thin slice of yam, means that they are both high in fat and protein, while still being low in carbs.
In addition, a study in 20 rats found that administering them higher amounts of purple yam extract lowered appetite, encouraged weight loss, and improved blood sugar control ( 20 ).