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Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Fudgy vegan sweet potato brownies made with simple pantry staples. Rich, chocolatey, and naturally gluten-free - an easy, wholesome dessert twist.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 serves
Calories 217kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pan 8x8 or 9x9 inch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potato cooked and cooled (about 2 medium)
  • 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks add extra for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking pan with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl, mash sweet potato until smooth.
  • Add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle over extra chocolate if using.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan before slicing. Chill for extra fudginess.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg