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These sweet potato brownies are soft, fudgy, chocolatey, moist, and get a boost of nutrients and fiber from the sweet potatoes. Studded with chocolate chips and nuts, they’re a favorite with everyone who tries them and can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free with simple swaps. 

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 13-15 mins Total: 23-25 mins
Servings: 12 brownies 1x
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup canned or homemade mashed sweet potato or pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour*
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans**
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips***
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the mashed sweet potato, oil, egg, and vanilla. Add the sugar and mix until dissolved.
  3. Add the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir or mix until the dry ingredients are just combined. Do not over mix. 
  4. Gently fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it with a spatula. Top with additional chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into 12 bars.

Notes

* For gluten-free brownies, use a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour blend, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.

** For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts or pecans. 

*** For dairy-free brownies, omit the chocolate chips or use Enjoy Life chocolate chips or other vegan chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie with nuts and chocolate chips
  • Calories: 187
  • Fat: 12 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 122 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 14 g)
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 12 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Ana Ankeny