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

Close-up of a rich, dark square of sweet potato brownies topped with melted chocolate chips.
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You need this recipe for the fudgiest, moist chocolate brownies that secretly use sweet potato for natural sweetness and moisture. This is a guilt-free dessert that is quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome chocolate snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup (for naturally sweetened brownies)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten free brownies)
  • 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). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter, for a fudgy texture.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling is key for the best fudgy texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan sweet potato treat, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • If you want a flourless brownies idea, substitute the flour with an equal amount of almond flour.
  • To make this recipe low sugar brownies, reduce the added sugar by a quarter cup and rely more on the natural sweetness of the sweet potato.
  • Baking time varies; check early to avoid dry brownies. You want them moist!

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