I’m always looking for ways to make a delicious treat a little more nourishing without sacrificing what makes it a treat. These Sweet Potato Brownies are exactly that!
They’re fudgy, chocolatey and naturally sweetened with sweet potato and pure maple syrup. The sweet potato also helps keep them wonderfully moist, while hemp hearts add plant-based protein, healthy fats and minerals. If you’ve never put sweet potatoes into a sweet baked recipe, you’re in for a real treat.
These are the kind of brownies I love having on hand when a chocolate craving hits. They’re simple to make, made with wholesome ingredients and absolutely delicious with a cup of tea or coffee.
Raw cacao is one of my favourite ways to add rich chocolate flavour while also getting a little nutritional boost. Cacao is naturally rich in polyphenols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties, and it provides minerals like magnesium, iron, copper and manganese. It also contains flavanols, which have been studied for their potential role in supporting cardiovascular health.
Desserts
Sweet Potato Brownies
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- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup hemp hearts, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- ⅓ cup nut butter
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut or olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix cocoa powder, almond flour, hemp hearts and baking powder in one bowl. In another, combine eggs, sweet potato, nut butter, maple syrup, oil and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkle extra hemp hearts on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted into the centre comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
- Tip: For extra fudgy brownies, take them out around the 25-minute mark.
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You can follow along with the recipe video I posted on Instagram here.
I hope you love these as much as I do! Save this recipe for the next time that chocolate craving hits.
With joy,
Joy
