Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies
Rich, gooey, and fudgy, these sweet potato brownies feature a sweet potato puree, honey or maple syrup, white chocolate chips, and cocoa powder.
Brownies made with sweet potatoes are a healthy version of the traditional and don't skimp on indulgence.
If you like a fudgy brownie, these are must try.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes (or sweet potato puree)
- Peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
- Cocoa powder
- Honey or maple syrup
- Eggs
- White chocolate chips
- Baking ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Tip: you can line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
Cook and mash the sweet potato until smooth. You can steam, boil, or bake it.
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and eggs. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Substitutions & Variations
- How to make sweet potato puree: Cook 1 medium sweet potato and mash it up. You can steam, boil, or bake it beforehand.
- Flour: Instead of using all purpose flour you can use gluten-free flour.
- Chocolate chips: This recipe uses white chocolate chips but if you want to give it a different flavor, try butterscotch chocolate dips, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate chips.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used for the sweetener.
- Peanut butter: You can use crunchy peanut butter to add some nuts in or creamy if you want no nuts and more of a smooth texture.
Storing & Reheating
- Store: Store brownies in an airtight contain or ziplock bag for up to 5 days. You can keep them in the fridge too.
FAQs
Can I make my own sweet potato puree?
Absolutely and it's easy to do so. Just steam, boil, or bake the sweet potato to make a homemade puree.
What kind of peanut butter should I use?
Crunchy or smooth peanut butter will work for these sweet potato brownies.
How long do sweet potato brownies take to make?
They bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees plus a few minutes of prep time.
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Fudgy Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato cooked & mashed
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup flour can use gluten-free flour
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking dish.
- Cook and mash the sweet potato until smooth. You can steam, boil, or bake it.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and eggs. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8×8-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Substitutions & Variations
- How to make sweet potato puree: Cook 1 medium sweet potato and mash it up. You can steam, boil, or bake it beforehand.
- Flour: Instead of using all purpose flour you can use gluten-free flour.
- Chocolate chips: This recipe uses white chocolate chips but if you want to give it a different flavor, try butterscotch chocolate dips, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate chips.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used for the sweetener.
- Peanut butter: You can use crunchy peanut butter to add some nuts in or creamy if you want no nuts and more of a smooth texture.
Nutrition
I am not a nutritionist or physician. Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
