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Sweet potato brownies served with berries.
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Brownies With Veggies (Healthy Cosmic Brownies)

These brownies with veggies are moist, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Everything comes together in one bowl for a simple-to-make, decadent treat that will be ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp mild tasting oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips/mini chocolate candies optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper (or grease the pan well).
  • Add the mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, oil, and vanilla into a bowl and mix it until it is well combined
  • To the same bowl, add in the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and mix until incorporated
  • Add in the chocolate chips and stir them in until combined
  • Spread the mixture evenly into a parchment-paper-lined 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle some mini chocolate candies on top if desired.
  • Bake the brownies for 25 minutes, or until the top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • I prefer using oven roasted sweet potatoes because they add so much more depth in flavor. You can bake the sweet potatoes up to 5 days in advance. Poke holes in the potatoes and bake them at 425 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. If you're in a pinch, you can also microwave the sweet potatoes on high for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender.
  • I love sprinkling mini chocolate candies on top for added crunch and for that homemade cosmic brownie vibe, but you can swap these with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or omit them completely!
  • The cocoa powder does contain some caffeine, so be mindful of that when deciding whether to serve to a younger child.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1592IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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