Description
These Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies are rich, fudgy, and made with wholesome ingredients. Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness and a soft texture, while cocoa and maple syrup give them a decadent chocolate flavor. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free — they’re perfect for anyone craving a healthier chocolate fix!
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato, baked and peeled)
1/2 cup almond butter (or any natural nut or seed butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce a medium sweet potato with a fork and bake for 45–50 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and mash until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of mashed sweet potato.
2. Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a thick batter forms.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
6. Spread the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until the top looks set and slightly cracked.
8. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the fudgiest texture, chill the brownies in the fridge for an hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use canned sweet potato puree in a pinch — just ensure it’s pure with no added sugar.
These brownies are even better after chilling in the fridge overnight.
You can swap almond butter for any seed or nut butter you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg