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Sweet Potato Brownies – Easy Healthy Dessert Treat

Rich and fudgy sweet potato brownies made with wholesome ingredients like cocoa, almond butter, and maple syrup. Gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a healthier dessert option that still feels indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cupmashed sweet potato (about2medium, cooked and peeled)
  • ½ cupalmond butter (or peanut butter)
  • ¼ cupcoconut oil, melted
  • ½ cuppure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ½ cupcocoa powder
  • ½ cupalmond flour (or oat flour)
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ cupdark chocolate chips
  • Melted dark chocolate, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined, without overmixing.
  4. Fold in dark chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the center is set but still fudgy.
  6. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
  7. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate, slice, and serve.

Notes

For vegan brownies, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
For nut-free brownies, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
Do not overbake — brownies firm up as they cool.
Chilling before slicing gives cleaner cuts and fudgier texture.

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