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Sweet Potato Brownies

Yields16 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins

These vegan sweet potato brownies are a game changer. They're soft, subtly decadent, and
taste like a pure chocolate brownie!

Wet Ingredients:
 1 cup sweet potato puree (from 1 to 2 sweet potatoes)
 ¾ cup almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
 ½ cup cacao powder
 ½ cup coconut sugar
 ¼ cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot flour)
 1 tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp espresso powder (optional, but I recommend!)
 ¼ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
1

To make the sweet potato puree:
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, and poke 3 to 4 times with a fork. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until fork tender. Let the potatoes cool to the touch, then slice in half, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash until smooth. Alternatively, you can follow my mashed sweet potato recipe (which uses the stove) or baked sweet potato recipe (which uses the oven).

2

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper (with extra coming up the sides), and set aside.

3

In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet potato, almond butter, oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on low speed to gently blend the ingredients for 30 seconds.

4

To the same bowl, add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, tapioca flour, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt. Blend again with the hand mixer on low to medium speed for another 30 seconds, or until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick like play-dough and not pour-able.

5

Transfer the brownie batter into the pan and use another piece of parchment paper on top to smooth it flat in the pan. Optional: top with a few extra chocolate chips. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the brownies are set, but still soft in the center.

6

Let the brownies cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 146