Description
Sweet potato brownies are a deliciously indulgent treat that combines the rich, fudgy texture of traditional brownies with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. These nutritious brownies will surprise your taste buds, proving that healthy desserts can be both satisfying and guilt-free. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy snack, these brownies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg