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Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potato Brownies are wonderfully rich and fudgy with a secret sweet potato mixed into the batter, but you'd never know by tasting them. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 3 cups dark chocolate chunks , divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Wrap the sweet potato in foil.
  3. Bake in the oven for 90 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven let come to room temperature.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  6. Scoop 1 cup of sweet potato flesh out and add to a large mixing bowl.
  7. To a large mixing bowl add 2 cups dark chocolate chunks and butter.
  8. Melt chocolate chunks at 50% power in 30 second increments until completely melted, mixing between each time you heat.
  9. Whisk well until smooth.
  10. In a large mixing bowl with the mashed sweet potato add the melted chocolate mixture, brown sugar, and sugar until smooth.
  11. Add in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  12. Whisk in the flour, dark cocoa powder, and salt and 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks.
  13. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking pan and sprinkle remaining dark chocolate chunks over the top.
  14. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the pan.
  15. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 309mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.