These sweet potato brownie balls are no bake, wholesome and made with only 4 ingredients. Instead of dates, I used sweet potato puree, making this healthy chocolate treat high in nutrition. Coated with snappy chocolate shell, they are easy to make ahead and keep refrigerated.
These no bake sweet potato brownie balls are mixed easily in a single bowl, rolled into a ball, and ready after only 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
These rich vegetable brownie balls are dairy free, gluten free, vegan and even refined sugar free. They use sweet potato puree instead of dates for structure and extra sweet flavor. Making desserts with vegetables creates treats that are naturally sweet, high in fiber and rich in amazing nutrients.
👉 Similar no-bake brownie desserts: Pistachio Brownies • Cocoa Date Balls • Cosmic Brownie Bites • No Bake Chocolate Brownies
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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Brownie Balls
- Sweet Potato. Use canned sweet potato puree, or boil or bake fresh sweet potatoes and use the pulp.
- Maple Syrup. A refined-sugar-free sweetener.
- Cocoa. This is unsweetened cocoa. Or use cacao powder for more nutrition.
- Almond flour. Or oat flour for a nut-free option.
- Optional. You might need milk to soften texture, chocolate chips to melt for topping and salt and vanilla for flavor.
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Steps to Make Balls
For more detail, visit the complete and printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Prep: Either open a can of sweet potato puree, or cook fresh sweet potato. Bake or microwave.
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato:
Measure out ½ cup of canned sweet potato puree or cook a fresh sweet potato.
Step 2: Mix the Dough:
Add ingredients to a bowl and stir into a smooth, scoopable dough. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time; if too wet, add more almond flour.
Step 3: Divide the batter into balls. Freeze until hard enough to dip, maybe 30 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute. Cool for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Dip the balls into the cooled, melted chocolate. Refrigerate the balls until set about 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
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How to Make Fresh Sweet Potato Puree: Wash and pierce 1 large orange sweet potato. Wrap in a paper towel, and microwave for 5 minutes. (Careful, it will be hot!!) Cut it open, scoop the puree into a blender. Refrigerate the skins later to bake into crispy chips with olive oil and salt. Blend the puree adding a few tablespoons of milk until creamy. Measure out for the sweet potato brownie balls.
Recipe Tips
- Sweet Potato Tip: If using fresh sweet potatoes, blend the hot sweet potato meat into a puree before adding them to the bowl so it is lump-free.
- Texture Adjustment: Add a little almond milk if the mixture feels crumbly, or more almond flour if too sticky.
- Flavor Boost: A pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder or chili pepper enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Extra Topping: Dust balls with cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for a bakery-style look.
Storage
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying.
Variations
- Nut-Free: Use oat flour and sunflower seed butter.
- Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder and adjust with extra sweet potato or nut butter for texture.
- Spiced Brownie Balls: Mix in ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a warm twist.
FAQS
Yes! Pumpkin puree works well, though it may need a little extra maple syrup for sweetness.
No this brownie balls do not have baking soda to help it rise. Try my vegan brookies, chocolate date brownies or my oreo brownies instead.
A food processor makes the texture smooth, but you can mix by hand with mashed sweet potato if needed.
They’re mildly sweet from the sweet potato and maple syrup.
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📖 Recipe
Sweet Potato Brownie Balls
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
No bake date balls
- ½ cup sweet potato canned unsweetened puree or fresh mashed
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour or 1 ¼ cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
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Instructions
Prep
- Either measure out sweet potato puree from a canned of unsweetened sweet potato, or microwave a sweet potato for 5 minutes and blend skinless into a puree with a few tablespoon of milk.
Make brownie balls
- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Stir into a sticky texture. Add milk or flour to adjust texture.½ cup sweet potato, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 ¼ cup almond flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to scoop out 10 balls and line them on a parchment lined pan.
- Chill the balls in the freezer until they are hard enough to dip, maybe 30 minutes.
Make chocolate topping
- Add the chocolate chips to a heat-safe measuring cup, microwave for 1 minute. Stir until thick and creamy.1 cup chocolate chips, 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dip the balls into the melted chocolate, lowering with two forks. Sprinkle with your choice.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes and serve.
Dee Dine says
These brownie protein balls are made with sweet potato instead of dates!