The Fudgiest Sweet Potato Brownies: A Wholesome Chocolate Snack
Bake these moist, fudgy sweet potato brownies for a naturally sweet, guilt-free dessert. This easy recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor while adding nutrition from sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sweet potato mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top if you are using them.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is key for achieving a fudgy texture.
- Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out and cut them into squares.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your cocoa powder and any other additions are certified gluten-free. This recipe is naturally flourless.
- To make these vegan, substitute the eggs with two flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes to gel).
- For the best fudgy texture, chill the brownies for at least one hour before slicing.
- You can use any type of sweet potato, but make sure it is fully cooked and mashed very smoothly before measuring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40