Description
Enjoy these delicious Paleo Sweet Potato Brownies, a healthy dessert packed with hidden veggies and free from grains and refined sugars. Perfect for a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Ensure your sweet potato is completely mashed for a smooth batter.
- You can substitute other natural sweeteners like honey or date syrup for maple syrup.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use a good quality cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (varies with ingredients)
- Sodium: Approximately 80-120mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg