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    Home » Desserts » Brownies & Bars » Sweet Potato Brownies

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    Jan 1, 2018 · Updated: Feb 22, 2022 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    Chocolate sweet potato brownies, high in protein and fiber, and free of dairy and gluten. Very fudgy, refined-sugar-free and full of a nutritious hidden veggie! Bake or no bake.

    Sweet Potato Protein Workout Brownies (dairy-free, vegan)

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    These fudgy brownies are a wonderful way to include a vegetable in your brownies. These brownies are also vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. I updated this recipe recently to add oat flour to give the brownie more structure.

     

    This will be your sweet potato brownie recipe go-to. Wait until you see what a nutritional powerhouse this treat is.

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    Ingredients in Sweet Potato Brownies

    • sweet potato puree - I used canned - BPA-Free and organic. Fresh sweet potato can't be used with this recipe unless you alter the liquid balances.
    • unsweetened apple sauce
    • cocoa powder
    • oat flour
    • dairy free milk
    • organic cane sugar or date paste
    • Flavorings - cinnamon, instant coffee, salt
    • baking powder - if you intend to bake. It's unnecessary if you are only making "no bake" option

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    How to Make Sweet Potato Brownies?

    1. If you are using date paste instead of sugar, follow my recipe here.

    2. Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.

    3. Pour batter into a parchment lined loaf pan or spoon into cupcake liners.

    Either bake or freeze.

    4. To bake, bake 350 F for 25 minutes. The final brownie is fudgy so a tester won't be clean.

    5. To no-bake, freeze. They are solid in about an hour but need to remain frozen or they will turn to batter again.
    Sweet Potato Brownies

    How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes?

    Sweet potatoes are generally healthy being high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and having a low impact on raising blood sugar. And they provide carbohydrates - healthy carbs - needed to burn as energy. And I added dates which add a slew of nutrition and fiber.

    So this makes them truly excellent as both a snack for energy, and for a post, and pre-workout snack. Also, being high in antioxidants, sweet potatoes help reverse muscle damage caused by workout stress. And finally, of course, replace the lost potassium.

    How Do These Sweet Potato Brownies Taste?

    The final flavor of both the baked and unbaked version is dense chocolate with a fudgy texture. The quality of cocoa you use will influence the flavor and color of your final brownies. I used a dark Ghiradelli unsweetened cocoa in the process shots here, and a light cacao  in the final shots.

    Tips to Make Sweet Potato Brownies

    1. You need to use canned sweet potato puree. While you can puree a fresh baked sweet potato, it will probably end up too watery or too chunky for this recipe. I use this brand but you can use your favorite, just be sure the ingredients are only sweet potato. Pumpkin puree also works - not pumpkin pie filling - but then you can't call them sweet potato brownies.

    2. You can swap the apple sauce for banana.

    3. You can bake these sweet potato brownies although they will still be super fudgy - just be sure to add 2 tsp of baking powder to your batter and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. A tester will always be fudgy; these are fudgy brownies.

    4. You can replace the sugar with date paste but then reduce the milk to 2 tbsp.

    5. If you make them no bake, making them in mini cupcake cups is extra convenient because they are bite-sized.

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    I think that is all I have to say. I hope you try these bars and report back to me how it went! Either comment below or DM me on Instagram. I always answer!

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    Sweet Potato Protein Workout Brownies (dairy-free, vegan)

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    Created by Dee Dine
    Chocolate sweet potato brownies, high in protein and fiber, and free of dairy and gluten. Very fudgy, refined-sugar-free and full of a nutritious hidden veggie! No bake or bake, your choice! And a no nuts option!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Cuisine vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup sweet potato puree (I used canned - bpa-Free and organic)
    • ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 cup oat flour buy oat flour or grind rolled oats in blender or food processor
    • ¼ cup dairy free milk or 2 tbsp of milk if using date paste instead of sugar
    • ½ cup organic cane sugar or ⅔ cup date paste
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp instant coffee granules optional
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp baking powder unnecessary if you are only making "no bake" option

    Instructions
     

    Prep Work

    • Line a loaf pan with parchment, overhanging on the sides.
    • Make date paste if using date paste instead of cane sugar
      Making date paste

    Make Brownies

    • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix. I used a hand-mixer.
      Sweet Potato Brownies
    • Mix up the batter.
      Sweet Potato Brownies
    • NOTE: To use ⅔ cup of date paste instead of ⅓ cup of sugar, reduce milk to 2 tbsp.
      Sweet Potato Brownies

    Options to Make

    • TO Bake, pour batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan, sprinkle with chips.
      Sweet Potato Brownies
    • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool and slice.
      Sweet Potato Brownies
    • TO No-Bake, either spoon batter into paper-lined cupcake liners or pour batter into a loaf pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Freeze either way until firm.
      Sweet Potato Brownies
    • TO bake cookies, put 1 tbsp of batter onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 F.

    Storage

    • Store no bake brownies in the freezer, tightly covered or in the refrigerator if you don't mind softer brownies. If you made cookies, keep refrigerated for three days.
      Sweet Potato Brownies

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5076IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword protein snack, sweet potato, sweet potato brownie
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    Comments

    1. SteveUrn

      February 24, 2022 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      OMG I love these. Made them twice in two days. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        February 24, 2022 at 11:46 am

        Best news Steven, thanks for sharing

        Reply
    2. Mellie Che

      February 24, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      I love using oat flour. It adds much nutrition not found in white. I just made your cake with oat flour too. Thank you for healthy recipes.

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        February 24, 2022 at 11:37 am

        You are welcome Mellie!

        Reply
    3. Mary

      March 31, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use rolled oats?

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        April 02, 2020 at 2:30 pm

        You can grind rolled oats into flour in any blender or food processor.

        Reply
    4. Connie L

      July 25, 2019 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      Hello!!

      Am I able to substitute the almond flour or coconut flour for oat flour?? Thank youu

      Reply
      • Dee Dine

        July 26, 2019 at 8:22 am

        Hi Connie, oat flour is fine to use. Coconut would not be useful as it is too absorbent.

        Reply
    5. S. Steinmetz

      March 15, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't bake them at all. I didn't have time, so I put them in the freezer. We just thawed them long enough to cut them, and have them stored frozen. They actually make a great no-bake recipe.

      Reply
      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        March 15, 2019 at 3:45 pm

        Great to read, thank you for your feedback. Dee xx

        Reply
    6. Sarah Bell

      March 15, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      These came out perfect. I didn't have oat flour so I ground roll oats instead inmy blender. They came out fudgy in the center. Will definitely make these again. I pinned it too.

      Reply
      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        March 15, 2019 at 3:29 pm

        Thank you Sarah! So glad you liked the recipe. Dee xx

        Reply
    7. Cathie

      March 15, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Hi! I made these last night and waited until today to try but I’m sad they are a very mushy consistency - I can’t cut. It’s almost like the batter before it was baked. I followed the Ingredients and directions to a T. What do you think went wrong? Should I freeze them?

      Reply
      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        March 15, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        Cathie, I am not sure what the variation is that caused your issue, but they are perfect as a no-bake frozen dessert! Dee xx

        Reply

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