Description
Sweet potato brownies are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, offering a rich and fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, these brownies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for any occasion, they impress even the toughest dessert critics while satisfying sweet cravings without guilt. Whether for a gathering or a cozy night in, discover why these brownies have become an instant favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks, then steam until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed sweet potato, nut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg