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The Fudgiest, Healthiest Sweet Potato Brownies

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You will love these moist, chocolatey sweet potato brownies. They are naturally sweetened, packed with goodness, and perfect for a guilt-free dessert or wholesome snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (for naturally sweetened brownies)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (for gluten free brownies option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter, for a fudgy texture.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps them set into the best fudgy sweet potato dessert.

Notes

  • For a vegan sweet potato treat, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • If you prefer a lower sugar brownies option, reduce the maple syrup to 1/3 cup and add 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
  • To get the best texture, make sure your sweet potato puree is smooth and not watery.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free if you use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.

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