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Sweet Potato Brownies Healthy Dessert Recipe

These fudgy sweet potato brownies are a healthy dessert option made with whole-food ingredients and no flour or refined sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Health-conscious
Servings 9 servings
Calories 75.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 7×7 inch brownie pan

Ingredients
  

Basic Version:

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato mashed
  • ⅓ cup creamy nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew
  • ¼ scant cup maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder sifted

Optional Add-ins:

  • A pinch of salt
  • Chocolate chips as desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 7x7-inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together mashed sweet potato, nut butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Sift in cocoa powder and mix until a thick, uniform batter forms.
  • Add a pinch of salt for balance and fold in chocolate chips, if using.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 20–30 minutes, checking at 20 minutes. Edges should be set and center just cooked for fudgy texture.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan at room temperature before slicing into 9 squares.

Notes

Nut-Free Variation:
  • Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of nut butter
Vegan Variation:
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey
Cacao Boost Variation:
  • Swap cocoa powder with cacao powder for a richer taste
Alternative Sweetener Variation:
  • Replace maple syrup with agave or sugar-free syrup
Alternative Base Variation:
  • Use mashed pumpkin or banana instead of sweet potato (texture and flavor will vary)

Nutrition

Calories: 75.1kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 2.6gFat: 5.5g
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