Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet Potato Brownies are deliciously fudgy without any eggs! Make this simple recipe for an indulgent chocolate treat in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes 2-3 small to medium-sized, mashed until well mashed
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter almond or peanut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- chopped pecans walnuts, and chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
- Clean and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times on each side.
- Microwave the sweet potatoes for 8 minutes or until soft. Flip them halfway through cooking.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool for 10 minutes, then peel the skin off.
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Batter:
- Place the cooked sweet potatoes into a bowl and mash them well.
- Add the maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until fully combined.
Baking:
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips on top if you like.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. It's okay if there are a few crumbs or a bit of batter on the toothpick, just make sure it's not wet with batter.
Add Toppings:
- While the brownies are still warm, you can top them with nuts and chocolate chips.
Notes
You can serve these brownies with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Alternatively, you can bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400°F for 45 minutes or until they're soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 194cal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 96mg | Sugar: 16g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg