Sweet Potato Brownies

These Sweet Potato Brownies are a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dessert, offering a rich, fudgy texture and natural sweetness from sweet potatoes. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still being mindful of health, these brownies are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• Sweet potato - 150 grams (cooked and mashed)
• Almond flour - 1/2 cup (50 grams)
• Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup (25 grams)
• Maple syrup - 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams)
• Dark chocolate chips - 2 tablespoons (30 grams)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a small baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and mashed sweet potato, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
3. Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.
4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
6. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 27 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 70 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from sweet potatoes, particularly vitamin A and potassium.
• Lower in refined sugars and fats compared to traditional brownies, making them a healthier dessert option.

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