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Sweet Potato Brownies

Decadent Sweet Potato Brownies You’ll Love Guilt-Free!

These Sweet Potato Brownies are a guilt-free, fudgy dessert option packed with nutritious ingredients, catering to vegan and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Cooked Sweet Potatoes Japanese sweet potatoes preferred for texture.
  • 2 medium Bananas Can be substituted with applesauce or peach puree.
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Milk Any non-dairy milk can be used.
  • 1 cup Ground Oats Can be made by grinding oats in a blender.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar of Choice Coconut sugar, date sugar, or keto sweeteners can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Ground Hemp Seeds or Nuts/Seeds Ground almonds can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, omit if not desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps to leaven the brownies.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 9x6-inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x6-inch (or 8x8-inch) pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend together cooked sweet potatoes, ripe bananas, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  3. Add in ground oats, sugar, cocoa powder, ground hemp seeds (or nuts/seeds), cinnamon if using, and baking powder; blend until smooth and sticky.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow brownies to cool in pan for 20-30 minutes before lifting out and slicing.
  7. Cut into squares and enjoy, optionally topped with vegan chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These brownies are easy to store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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