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Sweet Potato Brownies A stack of perfectly baked sweet potato brownies, showcasing their rich, fudgy texture and dotted with chocolate chips for a decadent treat.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Indulge in these rich, fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies with a healthy twist, made with creamy sweet potato for a naturally moist and decadent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
cooling_time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 348
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sweet potato purée cooked and mashed, use canned for smooth consistency or homemade, well-cooked and mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed, or more for sweeter brownies
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping if desired
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet potato purée, melted butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
    "A close-up of mashed sweet potato combined with butter and brown sugar, the base of these fudgy, nutrient-packed brownies.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is well combined.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Mix until everything is just combined.
    The key ingredients for sweet potato brownies flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda—sifted together and ready to blend with the mashed sweet potato mixture.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, saving some for topping if you wish.
    "A bowl of rich, smooth sweet potato brownie batter with chocolate chips ready to be folded in, offering a sneak peek of the decadent texture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly into the corners.
    "A close-up shot of the brownie batter spread in a baking pan, topped with chocolate chips, ready to be baked.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting them into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 9363IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These sweet potato brownies are a great way to satisfy a chocolate craving while sneaking in some extra nutrients. Enjoy the fudgy texture and rich flavor of this guilt-free treat.

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