Double Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
Fudgy and delicious, these vegan gluten-free brownies are an instant hit. They’re free from the top food allergens, and easy to make. Ditch the blender. Forget the food processor. This is the best recipe for flourless sweet potato brownies, and cleanup's a breeze!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup chocolate chips, divided
Directions
- Place sweet potatoes in a medium pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes soften and can be easily pierced. Drain the water, but leave the sweet potatoes in the pot.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper; be sure the paper covers the sides of the dish and allows for overhang.
- Mash sweet potatoes in the pot. Add sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mash to combine. Add cocoa, salt, and cream of tartar and combine with masher, taking care to keep the dry ingredients in the pot. Scrape down sides of pot as needed. The mixture will be very thick. Use the scraper to fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
- Scoop brownie mixture into prepared baking dish. Smooth down into an even layer that reaches all sides of the dish. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips.
- Bake 28-30 minutes, until the top sets and an inserted toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting. Lift the parchment paper out of the dish and cool on the counter or cooling rack, or chill brownies to save time.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
Be sure your ingredients are free of any of dietary concerning components, such as allergens or chances of cross-contact.
Most sunflower seed butter on the market comes slightly sweetened. If you opt for unsweetened sunflower seed butter mix in 2 additional teaspoons of maple syrup for the right sweetness balance.