Sweet Potato Brownies

A Nutrient-Packed Treat With Minimal Ingredients

If you're on the hunt for a healthier dessert option that's both dairy-free and low in sugar, look no further than these delicious sweet potato brownies! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your health in check, this recipe is a great alternative to traditional brownies, offering a nutrient-packed treat with minimal ingredients.

The star of the recipe is mashed sweet potato, which not only provides natural sweetness but is also a great source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Combined with nut or seed butter, maple syrup, and vegan (or not) chocolate chips, these brownies are moist, fudgy, and full of flavor without the need for refined sugars or dairy.

Another bonus? The recipe is super easy! With simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, like cocoa powder, oat flour, and baking powder, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes (plus bake time). The almond milk is optional, giving you control over the brownie’s texture—add more for a gooey, fudgy consistency, or less for a drier, more cake-like texture.

For those with dietary restrictions, these brownies are not only dairy-free but can also be made gluten-free by using oat or almond flour. Plus, they are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making them a great option for anyone looking to reduce their sugar intake.

This recipe is perfect for families, especially if you want to sneak some extra nutrients into a kid-friendly dessert. Whether you're enjoying them as an afternoon snack or an indulgent dessert, these sweet potato brownies are a guilt-free way to treat yourself. 

Ingredients:

- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)

- 1/4 cup nut or seed butter

- 1/4 cup maple syrup

- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (look for a no-sugar-added brand)

- 1/4 cup cocoa powder

- 1/2 cup flour (oat flour works great, but any flour will do)

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons almond milk (adjust based on desired brownie texture – more milk for fudgier, less for drier)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Pierce a sweet potato with a fork and bake it whole on the oven rack for 75 minutes until soft. Let it cool completely, then peel off the skin.

3. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato and mix it with the nut butter and maple syrup until smooth.

4. Stir in the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder. Mix everything together until fully combined.

5. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.

6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

Try them out, and you might just find them becoming your new go-to treat! ENJOY!

You can check out the step-by-step video instructions HERE.