Sweet Potato Brownies
Fudgy, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with mashed sweet potatoes, these brownies are the ultimate cozy treat. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or whenever you need a chocolate hug.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Brownies Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato about 1 large sweet potato
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional, but duh, chocolate
Optional Decorations
- Drizzle of melted chocolate
- Chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- Powdered sugar dusting
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving
Instructions
Prep Your Sweet Potato
- Bake or steam your sweet potato until soft. Peel and mash until smooth. I may or may not have tasted a spoonful straight from the bowl… don’t judge.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and dreamy. I literally danced in my kitchen because it smells so good already.
Add the Dry Ingredients
- Fold in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until everything’s incorporated. Toss in chocolate chips if you’re feeling extra chocolatey.
Bake to Perfection
- Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch pan. Smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Toothpick test: a few crumbs? Perfect fudgy texture.
Cool & Serve
- Let it cool a bit — or don’t, I won’t tell. Slice into squares, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle some nuts, maybe scoop some vanilla ice cream. Cue all the happy sighs.
Notes
- Make sure the sweet potato is fully cooked and mashed smooth for fudgy brownies.
- Slightly underbake for a gooey center; bake a few minutes longer for firmer brownies.
- Chocolate chips and nuts are optional but highly recommended.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Can easily be made vegan by using coconut oil and plant-based chocolate chips.