If you want a chocolaty sweet treat that’s better for you than the average brownie recipe, these Sweet Potato Brownies are sure to hit the spot! They’re made with just 8 simple ingredients, with mashed sweet potato adding fiber, natural sweetness, and a moist, chewy texture. While you can buy sweet potatoes in a can, I definitely suggest using fresh ones to make this recipe. It’s easy to mash cooked sweet potatoes to use in recipes like this one. Looking for more healthy snacks and desserts? Try my Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Bark, Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough, or Morning Glory Muffins.
Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe Highlights
A Healthier Sweet Treat – These delicious brownies are actually quite wholesome, made with oat flour, maple syrup, mashed sweet potato, and peanut butter, for extra protein. They’re naturally egg-free, gluten-free, refined sugar free, whole grain, high in fiber, and low in fat. Amazing Flavor – Sweet potato brownies don’t taste like sweet potatoes at all! Instead, these brownies taste chocolatey, fudgy, and delicious! Easy One Bowl Recipe – These brownies can be mixed up in just minutes, with a handful of ingredients and a single large mixing bowl. You don’t even need a mixer! A sturdy whisk and a spatula will do the job perfectly.
Ingredients In Sweet Potato Brownies
Here’s what you need to make these tasty chocolatey bars: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Oat Flour: To make these brownies healthier than the average brownie, we’re using whole-grain oat flour. Sweet Potato: A little less than a cup of mashed sweet potato gives this brownie recipe a moist, chewy texture. Peanut Butter: This helps to bind the ingredients together, while also adding a rich, nutty flavor to the brownies. You can replace this with almond butter or Sunbutter if you like. Coconut Oil: If your coconut oil is solid, melt it before adding it to the brownie batter. You can use natural coconut oil or refined coconut oil, either way, you don’t really taste coconut in the final product. You can also use another type of oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil here. Cocoa Powder: A must for any delicious homemade brownie recipe! Vanilla Extract: Vanilla enhances the flavor of the chocolate, making these brownies extra good. Chocolate Chips: These are optional, but I enjoy the extra chocolate in each bite. Try semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in this recipe
How to Make Mashed Sweet Potato for Recipes
It’s easy! You can cook your sweet potatoes however you like. Either microwave them whole (with some holes poked) for 7 to 10 minutes, or peel, chop, and steam until soft. You can also boil sweet potatoes, like I do for my Sweet Potato Casserole. Use a potato masher or an electric mixer to beat the cooked sweet potatoes until they are smooth. To get the amount of sweet potato needed for this recipe, I used 2 large sweet potatoes and had a little bit extra after measuring out ¾ cup.
How To Make Sweet Potato Brownies
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Recipe Tips
To double this recipe, double all of the ingredients and bake the brownies in a 9×13-inch pan. You may need a few extra minutes of baking time, so keep an eye on things in the oven. Use parchment paper to line your brownie pan, and be sure to leave some extra on at least two sides. The extra paper will act as handles to help you easily remove the brownies from the pan once they’ve cooled. For cleanly sliced squares, allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, and then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. These are easiest to cut when they are cold. Mix Ins: Feel free to add other yummy things to your brownies! Try chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, white chocolate chunks, or sprinkles.
Storing Tips
These brownies stay fresh for up to 4 days if you keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy them directly from the fridge, or warm them up a bit using your microwave.
More Ways to cook with Sweet Potatoes
Try more recipes featuring delicious sweet potatoes!
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Sweet Potato Hash Sweet Potato Curry
Can I make these with crunchy peanut butter?
Sure! I actually made them once with half smooth and half crunchy peanut butter, and they were really delicious that way.
Are sweet potato brownies vegan?
As written, this recipe is totally vegan! There are no eggs in the recipe, and rather than butter, we’re using coconut oil.
Can I Freeze Brownies?
Yes, if you don’t accidentally eat them all in one day! Freeze them in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 months. Thaw before enjoying.
Can I use something in place of the Maple Syrup?
You can swap out the maple syrup for any type of sweetener, including brown sugar or honey. Using maple syrup keeps this recipe vegan and naturally sweetened.
What do sweet potato brownies taste like?
While these might not taste exactly like the rich, sugary brownies you’re used to, they are lightly sweet, very chocolatey, and have a subtle peanut butter flavor. These are the best healthy sweet potato brownies! Be sure to save this recipe, and share it with all of your baking friends. © Little Sunny Kitchen
