If you're looking for a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth while also keeping it healthy, these Easy Sweet Potato Brownies are the perfect solution! Combining the natural sweetness and moistness of sweet potatoes with rich chocolate flavors, these brownies offer a unique twist on traditional desserts. They are not only gluten-free and plant-based, but they also provide a guilt-free way to enjoy a decadent chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1/3 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Chopped nuts or coconut flakes (optional)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Bake or steam the sweet potato until tender (about 30-40 minutes). Allow it to cool slightly before peeling and mashing it until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar. Whisk together until well blended.
In another bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips if desired.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges look set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy!
