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Sweet Potato Brownies sliced in cubes on a plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Sweet Potato Brownies

Healthy Chocolate Brownies made with sweet potatoes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 9 squares
Author: James Wythe
Cost: £6

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes (roughly 600g)
  • ⅔ cup ground almonds (80g)
  • ½ cup buckwheat or rice flour (100g)
  • 8 dates pitted
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 4 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Pre heat the oven to 180C. Peel and roughly chop the sweet potato into small cubes. Place in boiling water until soft, roughly 10 minutes.
  • Whilst the sweet potato is boiling place the dates and bananas in the food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are soft, thoroughly drain the water and place into the food processor with the bananas and dates and blend the mix until you have a very smooth batter.
  • Scoop the mix from the food processor into a mixing bowl and add ground almonds, flour, cacao powder, salt and maple syrup, then mix thoroughly.
  • Now line a square baking tray with baking paper and grease with coconut oil. Empty the mix onto the baking tray, smoothing the surface until you are happy with the shape (aim for 1cm thick).
  • Place in oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees, allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold.
To Freeze: Freeze leftover brownies for up to two months in an airtight container.
Tip 1: This is great on its own but also goes great with a nice ice cream topping.
Tip 2: Make sure to use greased baking paper to avoid sticking.
Tip 3: If you don’t have a food processor, use a blender or electric hand mixer.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g