Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes
While we are not eating an entire whole food, paleo, or keto diet in our home, I AM trying to serve less carbs, more whole foods.
We’re working towards make a more gentle switchover, to make it more sustainable long term and hopefully curb some of the cravings.
These Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes are a delicious and easy meal to prepare, that is kid approved in our home!
It’s colorful, full of flavor, and nutrients!
Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or add a layer of parchment paper.
Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and combine using clean hands.
Use a ⅓ measuring cup to scoop up the mixture and then form into patties.
Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Remove from oven.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, guacamole, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Also makes a great addition to a green salad.
Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes

Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweet potato raw
- 2 cans tuna in water drained
- ½ cup cassava flour
- ½ cup minced red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup jalapeno minced and seeds removed
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
Notes
Optional: Cooking spray or parchment paper for baking sheet
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 403mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 18g

These are a few items I find helpful when preparing this Paleo Sweet Potato Tuna Cakes in my own kitchen:
Cuisinart CTG-00-BG Boxed GraterProgressive International Can Colander
Cuisinart CTG-00-SCHP Stainless Steel Chopper
Spring Chef Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Metal Measuring Spoons for Dry or Liquid, Fits in Spice Jar, Set of 6
OXO Good Grips Mixing Bowl Set with Black Handles, 3-Piece
Made Whole: More Than 145 Anti-lnflammatory Keto-Paleo Recipes to Nourish You from the Inside Out
Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started
The Sweet Potato Lover’s Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world’s healthiest foods
The Sweet Potato Cookbook
The 50 Most Delicious Canned Tuna Recipes (Recipe Top 50’s Book 40)