Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (Print-Friendly Version)

Moist brownies blending sweet potatoes, chocolate, and maple syrup for a fudgy and indulgent treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium)

→ Fats and Sweeteners

02 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
03 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
04 - 1/3 cup pure Grade A maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
07 - 3/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour for gluten-free option)
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Add-ins

10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)

→ Optional

11 - 2 tablespoons melted dark chocolate for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
03 - Add cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
04 - Fold in dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula for uniform baking.
06 - Bake 28 to 32 minutes until edges are firm and center remains slightly soft to ensure a fudgy interior.
07 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan, which helps achieve clean slices and a balanced texture.
08 - If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate before slicing into squares and serving.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Let sweet potatoes cool before mashing to achieve a smooth batter and avoid clumps.