Description
Savor the indulgence of Sweet Potato Brownies—rich, fudgy, and secretly nutritious for a delightful treat any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Boil or steam one medium sweet potato until tender. Let it cool slightly before peeling and mashing until smooth.
- 3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- 5. Pour and Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least ten minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg