All of the ooey gooey chocolatey decadence that you love in a brownie, but with added benefits from sweet potato! You would never know that these Sweet Potato Brownies have 1.5 cups of sweet potato in them. They are also gluten free and vegan and the perfect sweet treat!
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for Sweet Potato Brownies?
sweet potato: a healthy carb that has antioxidants and nutrients
almond butter: a healthy fat that helps regulate cholesterol
almond flour: a great gluten free option
cocoa: to add the chocolatey flavor
maple syrup: for sweetness
oil: helps the brownies to become fudgy
vanilla: for flavor
baking soda
baking powder
pinch of salt
vegan chocolate chips
How do you make Sweet Potato Brownies?
Preheat oven
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into a baking pan lined with parchment.
Top with more chocolate chips.
Bake and cool
Enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
Does it matter what type of sweet potato I use?
No, you can use any type of sweet potato. I used an orange sweet potato.
What type of oil should I use?
Macadamia, coconut or olive oil will work in this recipe.
How many chocolate chips should I put on top?
As many as your heart desires! There should never be a limit on chocolate chips!
Extra Helpful Tips
Make sure to really mash up the sweet potato before mixing in the other ingredients to avoid chunks.You could even puree the sweet potato to have any chunks removed.
To cook the sweet potato, you can peel, cube, and cook in boiling water on the stove top. In a crunch for time? Wash the sweet potato, poke some holes in it, and microwave the sweet potato for about 8 minutes, flipping the potato halfway through. Cut the potato in half and scoop out the inside.
You can use any type of nut butter if you do not have almond butter. For example, peanut butter or cashew butter.
More Easy Vegan Desserts
Vegan Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
How to Store
Store the brownies in the fridge for up to 4 days (if they last that long!) These sweet potato brownies can be reheated in the microwave or oven, or eaten straight from the fridge.
Sweet Potato Brownies
the ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling on top
instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cook the sweet potato by peeling cutting into chunks and steaming or boiling until tender.
- In a baking bowl, mash sweet potato with a fork. Then add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and oil, whisk until well combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix again.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour into 9×9 baking pan lined with parchment.
- Top with more chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool for an hour.
- Enjoy!
