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The Fudgiest, Healthiest Sweet Potato Brownies (Gluten-Free Adaptable)

Close-up of a fudgy, dark chocolate sweet potato brownies slice topped with melted chocolate chips on a white plate.
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You will love these incredibly moist and fudgy sweet potato brownies. They are naturally sweetened and offer a guilt-free way to enjoy a rich chocolate snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour for non-GF)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the 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 attached, not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps them set into that perfect fudgy texture.
  9. Cut into squares and enjoy your healthy brownies!

Notes

  • For a vegan sweet potato treat, substitute the eggs with two flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • If you want flourless brownies, use only almond flour or substitute the flour with an equal amount of oat flour.
  • For the best fudgy sweet potato dessert, chilling the brownies for an hour after cooling helps them firm up even more.
  • This recipe is great for fall dessert recipes inspiration.

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