Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe

Sweet Potato Brownies

With ingredients such as applesauce and dried dates, this recipe substitutes traditional brownie mix for healthy alternatives (and tastes just as delicious).

Total Time30 Minutes 45 Seconds
Yield
12 servings
DifficultyIntermediate

Dietary Interests

High Fiber

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Vitamix

Ingredients

⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, baked (about 1 small)
¼ cup 60 ml applesauce
¾ cup 165 {Almond Butter}
1 cup 135 g dates, pitted, about 10
1 120 g banana [or 2 large eggs], peeled
⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips [or cocoa nibs], optional

⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, baked (about 1 small)
¼ cup 60 ml applesauce
¾ cup 165 {Almond Butter}
1 cup 135 g dates, pitted, about 10
1 120 g banana [or 2 large eggs], peeled
⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips [or cocoa nibs], optional

⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, baked (about 1 small)
¼ cup 60 ml applesauce
¾ cup 165 {Almond Butter}
1 cup 135 g dates, pitted, about 10
1 120 g banana [or 2 large eggs], peeled
⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips [or cocoa nibs], optional

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8- inch square (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
2. Place sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, dates, banana, cocoa powder, and baking soda into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
4. Remove the batter from the container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
6. .

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8- inch square (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
2. Place sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, dates, banana, cocoa powder, and baking soda into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
4. Remove the batter from the container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
6. .

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8- inch square (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
2. Place sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, dates, banana, cocoa powder, and baking soda into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
4. Remove the batter from the container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
6. .

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Chef's Note

Mashed banana, or applesauce are great whole food substitutes for egg in recipes. The addition of the sweet potato makes this treat high fiber, while also providing the moist texture of a traditional brownie.
These brownies are loaded with whole food plant-based ingredients. Mashed banana or applesauce are great whole food substitutes for egg in recipes. The addition of the sweet potato makes this treat high fiber, while also providing the moist texture of a traditional brownie

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