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A batch of sweet potato brownies shown topped with pecans and sliced in squares.
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Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies

A healthier brownie that rivals the best fudgy brownie recipes out there! Sweet potato gives these a naturally sweet flavor and keeps them moist and fudgy. A great snack option and perfect for kiddos with a sweet tooth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt *use 1/2 teaspoon if subbing organic SunButter or unsalted nut butter
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup SunButter no sugar added sub Organic SunButter or natural nut butter
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted, or sub avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Start by combining the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, arrowroot, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a large mixing bowl, and the roasted sweet potato puree, egg, coconut oil, sunflower seed butter, vanilla and vinegar. The vinegar is optional but prevents the reaction between sunflower seed butter and baking which turns baked goods green.
    Step 1 shows mixing togehter the dry ingredients, and step 2 shows combining the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and stir to form a thicky, glossy, fudgy batter. It should be very thick.
  • Add the brownie batter to an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Use wet hands or a wet silicone spatula to spread the batter into an even layer in the pan.
    Step 3 shows combining the wet and dry ingredients, and step 4 shows adding the brownie batter to a prepared baking pan.
  • If desired, top the brownies with dark chocolate chunks and pecans. Keep them nut free by only using dark chocolate, or adding pumpkin seeds in place of the pecans.
  • Bake the brownies for 28 minutes. The long baking time will help remove some of the moisture in the sweet potatoes, yielding a chewy, fudgy brownie texture.
    Step 5 shows topping the brownies with dark chocolate chunks and pecans, and step 8 shows baking the brownies.
  • Gluten free brownies need to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For the cleanest cuts, allow the brownies to chill for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator prior to slicing.
    A batch of sweet potato brownies shown topped with pecans and sliced in squares.

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Notes

How to Make Sweet Potato Puree
My favorite way to make puree is by cooking sweet potatoes in the instant pot. It’s the fastest method to get moist puree.
Otherwise, make Baked Sweet Potatoes, and scrape out the flesh for this recipe. Make extras and you’ll have a delicious side dish for dinner made at the same time!
HOW TO SLICE BROWNIES
Gluten free brownies need to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For the cleanest cuts, allow the brownies to chill for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator prior to slicing.
I show the brownies in this photos cut into 9 slices, however those are very large servings. I typically cut them into 16 brownies.
The brownies are delicious warm, and can be reheated and served with ice cream or Greek yogurt, if desired!
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER SWEET POTATO BROWNIES
Sweet potato brownies store best in the refrigerator. Wrap them up in an air tight container, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze leftover brownies wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
CAN I SUBSTITUTE PEANUT BUTTER OR ALMOND BUTTER FOR THE SUNFLOWER BUTTER?
Yes! Your favorite nut butter will work in this recipe. Almond butter and cashew butter will have the most neutral flavor. SunButter keeps these nut free and paleo!
ARE SWEET POTATO BROWNIES HEALTHY?
These sweet potato brownies are a good way to add some nutrition to your sweet treats! Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium. These still have sugar, but I keep them refined sugar free. Coconut sugar and maple syrup, which are more natural sweeteners than still contain trace minerals, have a lower glycemic index than white sugar typically used in baking.
ARE SWEET POTATO BROWNIES GLUTEN FREE?
Not all recipes for sweet potato brownies are gluten free. Some recipes use wheat flour. This recipe is gluten free, and uses paleo ingredients, like sunflower seed butter and arrowroot powder instead.
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SWEET POTATO BROWNIES
The brownies will turn out dense and too fudgy/gooey if the egg is omitted. Substitute the egg for an egg replacer to make vegan sweet potato brownies.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3367IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg