Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potato Brownies

12 servings
These sweet potato brownies are so rich and decadent, no one can ever believe the secret healthy ingredient!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1 cup peanut or almond butter

    or allergy-friendly sub

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp flour)

    (Oat, white, or spelt flour work. Readers reported success with almond flour

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips + more for the top

    optional

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1

    If using homemade sweet potato puree, see how to make it above. To make the brownies, start by preheating the oven to 325 F. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment, or grease well. If not easily stir-able, gently heat nut butter to soften. Whisk it with the sweet potato and vanilla until smooth. Stir all remaining ingredients together (making sure the salt and baking soda are evenly incorporated), then pour dry into wet. Stir to form a batter. Smooth into the baking pan, scooping out all traces of batter. Use a second sheet of parchment to really smooth everything down. Bake 20 minutes. They should look underdone when you take them out. The brownies firm up as they cool. If for some reason yours are too gooey after cooling, loosely cover and refrigerate a few hours. Frost if desired.View Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potato Brownies

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply chocolatey, fudgy brownie that's secretly a little bit virtuous? These Sweet Potato Brownies are the answer, delivering pure decadence while hiding a nutritious ingredient you won't even taste.

Why These Brownies Work Wonders

The magic in these brownies lies in the sweet potato puree. It’s the secret weapon that replaces a significant amount of fat and sugar, contributing incredible moisture and a naturally sweet earthiness without a hint of 'vegetable' flavor. You'll love how the sweet potato creates a truly fudgy texture that’s hard to achieve with traditional recipes, all while adding a wholesome boost.

What you'll experience is a truly rich, satisfying brownie with an intensely chocolatey flavor from the cocoa powder. The texture is wonderfully dense and chewy, with melty pockets of mini chocolate chips if you choose to include them. These brownies are surprisingly simple to get into the oven, making them an ideal treat for a last-minute dessert craving or a quick bake session.

Customization & Variations

This recipe is incredibly adaptable to your pantry and dietary needs. Feel free to swap the peanut or almond butter for any other allergy-friendly nut or seed butter you prefer. When it comes to flour, oat, white, or spelt flour all work beautifully, and many home bakers have found success using almond flour for a naturally gluten-friendly option. For an extra pop of flavor and texture, don't skip the optional mini chocolate chips, both in the batter and sprinkled on top before baking.

These brownies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dessert to bringing to a potluck. Serve them simply with a glass of milk or elevate them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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