Two cups of sweet potato. Zero butter. Zero oil. These sweet potato brownies are dense, chocolatey and so moist you'd never guess what's hiding inside. This sweet potato brownies recipe is a one bowl brownie where roasted sweet potato replaces the butter and oil, with cocoa, a shot of espresso and a full cup of chocolate chips doing the chocolate heavy lifting. Roast, mash, mix, bake.
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I made these in my 10.5 x 7.5 inch Staub dish, and the thing I love most is how forgiving they are. All that sweet potato keeps them moist, so if they need an extra 5 minutes, they won't dry out on you. The espresso is my non-negotiable. You won't taste coffee, you'll just taste more chocolate.
I make this on my lutheal phase and they are outstanding. Very nutrient dense. SO delicious.
Roast, don't boil. Roasting concentrates the sweet potato flavor and keeps the puree thick, while boiled sweet potato adds water and makes brownies gummy. Short on time? Roast your sweet potatoes the day before, or make them in the air fryer.
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Ingredients
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- Step 1: Roast the halved sweet potatoes cut side down at 375°F for 30 to 40 minutes, until very soft.
- Step 2: Scoop the sweet potato into a large bowl and mash until smooth. Measure 2 cups. Mix in the sugar, eggs, vanilla bean paste and espresso.
- Step 3: Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.
What to serve
- A scoop of Mango Sorbet (Ninja Creami) while the brownies are still a little warm
- Mango Sago for a light, fruity finish
- Coconut Chia Pudding for a no-bake dessert board
- Boiled Egg Chocolate Pudding if you want chocolate on chocolate
- Caramelized Peaches with Cottage Cheese
- Whipped cream and fresh berries
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Sweet Potato Brownies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and roast them cut side down on a lined baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes, until very soft.2 cups sweet potato puree
- Lower the oven to 350°F. Line your baking dish with parchment paper.
- Scoop the sweet potato out of the skins into a large bowl and mash until smooth. Measure 2 cups.
- Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla bean paste and espresso. Mix well.1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, 1 shot espresso
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup chocolate chips
- Spread the batter into the dish. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If it's still wet, bake 5 more minutes.
- Cool in the dish for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- I used a 10.5 x 7.5 inch Staub baking dish. An 8 x 8 inch pan works too.
- This recipe is very forgiving because of all the sweet potato. If the toothpick is wet, give it 5 more minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Sweet Potato Brownies
Can you taste the sweet potato in sweet potato brownies? No, the cocoa, espresso and chocolate chips take over. You get a moist, rich brownie with just a hint of natural sweetness.
Do sweet potato brownies need butter or oil? No, this recipe uses none. The 2 cups of sweet potato puree keep the brownies moist, so you don't need any added fat.
Can I use canned sweet potato puree? Yes, use 2 cups of plain canned sweet potato puree. Avoid sweet potato pie filling, which is already sweetened and spiced.
How do I know when sweet potato brownies are done? They're done when a toothpick in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, about 35 minutes at 350°F. If the toothpick is wet, bake 5 more minutes.
Are sweet potato brownies healthier than regular brownies? They skip the butter and oil and include a vegetable, but they still have sugar and chocolate. Think of them as a better-for-you treat, not health food.
Can I make sweet potato brownies gluten-free? Yes, swap the flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Check that your cocoa and chocolate chips are gluten-free too.
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