Description
Bake these easy sweet potato brownies for a naturally sweet, chocolatey treat. They are moist, fudgy, and perfect for a guilt-free dessert or wholesome chocolate snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup maple syrup (for naturally sweetened brownies)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cook the sweet potato until very soft. Mash it thoroughly until completely smooth. You need 1 cup of smooth puree.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Add the eggs (or flax eggs) and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. This step is key for fudgy texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free brownies option, ensure your other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- To make this a vegan sweet potato treat, substitute the eggs with two flax eggs (mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons water; let sit for 5 minutes to gel).
- For an even richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Cooling time is essential; these brownies set up best when fully chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35