Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
336 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies
Description
Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies blend mashed sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, and maple syrup into a thick batter enhanced by cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The sweet potato lends moisture and natural sugars, contributing to a dense, fudgy consistency without traditional flour. Cinnamon and sea salt balance the sweetness and deepen the profile. Baking in a parchment-lined pan yields a fudgy, chocolate-infused dessert with a slightly tender crumb.
The preparation includes boiling sweet potatoes until soft, then mixing them into the almond butter and wet ingredients before incorporating dry components and chocolate chips. This careful blending produces a creamy batter that holds the chips evenly distributed.
Once baked, these brownies can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days, which helps preserve their texture and flavor. They make a satisfying chocolate treat with a nutty undertone and moist texture suitable for those looking to incorporate vegetables subtly into desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato mashed
- 1 cup almond butter unsweetened
- 2 large egg
- ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato according to your preferred method. I chop mine into large chunks and boil it in water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chunks of potato are very tender. Allow the potato to cool (I transfer it to a sealable container and refrigerate it). Once cool, remove and discard the peel. Note: you can cook the potato and refrigerate it up to 5 days in advance.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the sweet potato into a bowl or measuring cup and measure out 1 cup of mashed potato.
- Add the mashed sweet potato to a large mixing bowl along with the almond butter, eggs, pure maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir well until everything is well-combined (wet ingredients).
- Stir in the cocoa powder, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cinnamon until a thick creamy batter forms (no need for a separate bowl here).
- Add in the chocolate chips and stir until they are well-incorporated into the batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer. If desired, sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 23 to 28 minutes, or until the brownies reach desired level of doneness. For fudgy, gooey brownies, bake for 23 minutes. Brownies are best when baked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of the brownies and wait until the numbers stop moving to get an accurate read on their temperature.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely (at least one hour) before slicing and serving. You can slice the brownies before they have finished cooling if you’d like, but the slices won’t hold together quite as well. If you’re fine with that, proceed!
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream for an even more decadent dessert.
Notes
- Cook and store sweet potatoes in advance to streamline preparation.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 12) | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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