Description
Sweet potato brownies are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, combining fudgy chocolate goodness with nutritious sweet potatoes. These rich, moist brownies are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a sneaky way to incorporate veggies into your treats. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, they promise to satisfy every chocolate lover’s cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes until soft. Allow to cool.
- Scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread batter into a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg