Nourishing Sweet Potato Protein Bites

Name: Nourishing Sweet Potato Protein Bites
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato sliced in half lengthwise and baked; 1 tablespoons coconut oil melted; 2 3/4 cups almond meal divided; 2 tablespoons hemp seeds; 1/3 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted*; 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons nut butter of choice**; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon natural vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional; 2 tablespoons coconut sugar optional; Spray cooking oil such as canola (for rolling)