Description
Indulge in these fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies a healthier twist on a classic dessert. Packed with natural sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes and the rich flavor of cocoa, these brownies are both delicious and nutritious. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: If you haven’t already, cook the sweet potato until soft. You can bake, steam, or microwave it. Allow it to cool slightly, then mash until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, consider using almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- To make the brownies vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg