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Lindsey's 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).

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
  • Yield
  • DifficultyIntermediate
Whole Wheat Brownies

Dietary Interests

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low Sodium, High Fiber, Vegan
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, about 1 small, baked
  • ¼ cup 60 g {applesauce}
  • ¾ cup 165 g {almond butter}
  • 1 cup 140 g dates, pitted
  • 1 120 g banana, peeled, or 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon Tablespoon baking soda
  • ⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs, optional
  • ⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, about 1 small, baked
  • ¼ cup 60 g {applesauce}
  • ¾ cup 165 g {almond butter}
  • 1 cup 140 g dates, pitted
  • 1 120 g banana, peeled, or 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon Tablespoon baking soda
  • ⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs, optional
  • ⅔ cup 160 g sweet potato, about 1 small, baked
  • ¼ cup 60 g {applesauce}
  • ¾ cup 165 g {almond butter}
  • 1 cup 140 g dates, pitted
  • 1 120 g banana, peeled, or 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon Tablespoon baking soda
  • ⅔ cup 165 g semi-sweet chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs, optional

Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C) Spray a 8 inch (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
    2. Place the sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, banana (or eggs) and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
    3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
    4. Blend for 40 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    5. Stop the machine and add cocoa powder and baking soda to the container.
    6. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, using tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
    7. Remove batter from container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
    8. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C) Spray a 8 inch (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
    2. Place the sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, banana (or eggs) and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
    3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
    4. Blend for 40 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    5. Stop the machine and add cocoa powder and baking soda to the container.
    6. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, using tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
    7. Remove batter from container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
    8. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C) Spray a 8 inch (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray with non-stick spray.
    2. Place the sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, banana (or eggs) and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
    3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
    4. Blend for 40 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
    5. Stop the machine and add cocoa powder and baking soda to the container.
    6. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 10 to 15 seconds, using tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
    7. Remove batter from container and into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips and combine.
    8. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Nutrition

1 serving (27g)
Calories 1000
Total Fat 1.5g
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
Protein 3g

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.

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