Description
Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies are a delectable, guilt-free dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. These fudgy treats are easy to prepare and perfect for satisfying your cravings or sharing with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will leave everyone wondering how they’re vegan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Boil or steam sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Allow them to cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder and baking soda, gently folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing for fudginess.
- If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips before pouring the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg