Description
Fudgy, vegan, and gluten-free brownies made with sweet potato purée, almond butter, and rich cocoa powder, offering a healthier yet indulgent dessert option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato purée (see instructions)
- ⅔ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ tablespoons avocado oil (or melted vegan butter, coconut oil, or olive oil)
- ½ cup cocoa powder or cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup oat flour
- ½ cup chopped raw pecans (or walnuts)
- ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato: Cook by boiling, baking, or steaming until soft. Scoop out flesh and mash into a smooth purée to yield about 1 cup.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sweet potato purée, maple syrup, almond or peanut butter, vanilla extract, and avocado oil. Whisk or use electric mixer until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir well to avoid clumps.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips if using.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Pour batter evenly into pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Check doneness with toothpick—should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Substitute almond or peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version.
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of oat flour if preferred.
- Increase maple syrup for sweeter brownies.
- Add cinnamon or espresso powder for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
