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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    Published: Jun 18, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Sweet Potato Brownies are sweet, fudgy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. And they're easy to make in just 30 minutes!

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    Move over avocado brownies, hello sweet potato brownies! Sweet potatoes are the new avocados in everything from tacos to healthy chocolate mousse.

    This recipe here is a must make. The sweet potatoes add a moist texture and also helps add richness to the brownie batter.

    This Sweet Potato Brownie recipe is...

    • Gluten-free 
    • Vegan 
    • Vegetarian 
    • Topped with crunchy nuts 
    • Rich and fudge

    How to Make Sweet Potato Brownies 

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    1. The first thing to do is prep your pan and preheat the oven as directed. 
    2. Mix up the cooked, mashed sweet potato and the maple syrup. Mix till combined. 
    3. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla, then work in the dry ingredients. 
    4. Toss in the pecans and chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the greased pan and top with nuts. 
    5. Bake as directed. Once the brownies are done, remove and allow to cool. Slice and serve. 

    Full directions for the brownies are in the printable recipe card below. 

    Tips & Tricks for Sweet Potato Brownies 

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    Mixing the Batter 

    You will find that the batter will be a thicker texture. So don't be worried about the batter being too thick—it is meant to be! 

    9x9 Pan 

    For this recipe I used a 9x9 pan. If you want, you can double the recipe and use a 9x13 baking dish. An 8x8 pan will work as well. 

    I also recommend placing parchment paper into the pan for easy removal. You could also use cooking spray to prevent sticking. 

    Quality Maple Syrup 

    I do recommend using quality real maple syrup instead of the super cheap imitation maple syrup. It will affect the flavor of the brownies if you don't use real. 

    Sweet Potatoes 

    Feel free to cook the potatoes the night before or earlier in the day. That way your potatoes have time to cool so you can peel and mash them. 

    Variation to Sweet Potato Brownie

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    Nuts 

    Leave out the chopped pecans or swap them for walnuts or even slivered almonds. The nuts add a nice crunch to the brownies, which I find compliments it nicely. 

    Chocolate Chips 

    Swap the chocolate chips out with peanut butter or white chocolate chips. Then stir chips into the batter just as you would the ⅓ cup chocolate chips. 

    Sweet Potato Brownie FAQs

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    How to cook sweet potatoes? 

    I find that cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave is the fastest way. You can also cut a slit in the center and bake your sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 30 minutes to an hour. The cooking time will depend on the potatoes. 

    How do you store sweet potato brownies? 

    These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for 4–5 days in the fridge. You will find after a few days the brownies might dry out a bit. 

    Can you freeze sweet potato brownies? 

    You can freeze any leftover brownies you don't plan to eat right away. Simply place them in a freezer-friendly bag or airtight container for up to three months. When you're ready to eat them, thaw in the fridge. 

    Recipe

    sweet potato brownies

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    These Sweet Potato Brownies are sweet, fudgy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. And they're easy to make in just 30 minutes!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: sweet potato brownies
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potato
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F, line a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, stir together sweet potato and maple syrup until smooth.
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    • Add peanut butter and vanilla to sweet potato mixture and stir well.
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    • Mix in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
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    • Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips, reserving about a tablespoon of each to sprinkle on top.
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    • Stir until well combined.
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    • Press mixture into prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining pecans and chocolate chips. Then bake in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until brownies are no longer shiny on top.
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    • Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes in pan before removing. Carefully use parchment paper to lift brownies out of the pan and slice them into 12 pieces.
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    • Store in your fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 193mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2361IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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    1. fat tiger ready-to-eat momos says

      June 24, 2021 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      A perfect blend of health and love!

      Reply
    2. Daveigh Jones says

      January 27, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      The flavor was most unexpected. A little too heavy on the peanut butter side for my tastes, so next time I'll likely halve the amount and make up for it with applesauce, which will also give it some much-needed moisture! Mine came out fairly dry for some reason - still good, just a bit dry, though I may have baked it just a little too long.

      Or, I could also mix the PB with a little applesauce and do a marbled swirl! Ooo...that'd be interesting! Gotta keep that in mind. Half the potato for the brownie part, half for the PB part, maybe? Or 2/3 to 1/3? Gonna have to play with that one!

      Funny thing is that I was just considering baking some brownies no more than 15 minutes before I saw your recipe on Facebook pop up, and I had one lonely sweet potato left over from Christmas that I was trying to figure out what to do with before it went bad, so this was a win-win!

      I didn't have enough pecans (only ¼ cup vs the ½ called for), and I know they were optional, but still! And I added white chocolate chips (vegan, of course) for a little added treat. Lots of room to play, and so many directions this could be taken! YUM!!!

      Reply
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