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Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe
I love finding ways to make desserts feel a little more nourishing, especially when I’m baking for my kids – like these avocado brownies or sweet potato muffins. The goal here wasn’t to create a “healthy dessert” that tastes like a compromise, but brownies that are truly, undeniably delicious. And these do exactly that!
The texture is where they really shine. Sweet potato purée steps in to replace both flour and excess fat, adding natural structure and moisture. The result is brownies that bake up dense and fudgy instead of dry or cakey. They feel rich and indulgent, not crumbly – which is often the biggest challenge with healthier brownies.
Another reason I come back to this recipe again and again is how simple it is. Everything comes together in one bowl, there’s no flour to fuss with, and the ingredient list is short and familiar. It’s the same reason I love baking recipes like this chocolate zucchini bread – easy, simple swaps that still deliver the same delicious results.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Creamy almond butter: Adds richness, structure, and healthy fats. Sunbutter or peanut butter work well too.
- Sweet potato puree: The key to moisture and fudgy texture. Roasted puree works best; I used this air fryer sweet potato method to cook it.
- Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens the brownies without refined sugar.
- Egg: Helps bind everything together.
- Vanilla extract: Rounds out the chocolate flavor.
- Cocoa powder: Gives the brownies their deep chocolate taste.
- Baking soda: Provides just enough lift without making them cakey.
- Sea salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate.
- Chocolate chips: Melt into the batter and add extra richness on top.
If you like baking with sweet potatoes, you have to try my chocolate sweet potato pudding and mini sweet potato tarts next. Both recipes use the same idea of letting the sweet potato add body and creaminess.
How to Make Sweet Potato Brownies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, sweet potato puree, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 2: Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir just until combined.
Step 3: Fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top.
Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing so they can fully set.
Storage & Freezing Tips
- These brownies are perfect for make-ahead baking. After cooling, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They stay dense, moist, and fudgy, making them an easy lunchbox or after-school treat.
- They also freeze well. Slice the brownies, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep for up to three months, which makes them great to have on hand for quick desserts or weekend treats.
Recipe FAQs
No. The chocolate flavor really shines. The sweet potato adds richness and moisture without an earthy taste.
Roasting is key. I recommend using roasted sweet potato puree, like this air fryer sweet potato method. Steaming or boiling adds too much water and can make the brownies gummy.
Yes. This is a naturally gluten-free brownie recipe with no flour.
They’re made with real-food ingredients and no refined sugar, which makes them a great option if you’re looking for healthy brownies that still taste indulgent. Many readers consider this a favorite healthy sweet potato brownie for that reason.
If you make this sweet potato brownie recipe, I’d love to hear how you served them – especially if they ended up in lunchboxes or as a freezer dessert for busy weeks.
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Sweet Potato Brownies (Rich, Fudgy & Flourless)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy almond butter, or sunbutter or peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sweet potato puree, I used this method to cook it
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Whisk almond butter, sweet potato, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.1 cup creamy almond butter, 3/4 cup sweet potato puree, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and stir until just combined.1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Top evenly with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- These brownies are perfect for make-ahead baking. After cooling, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They stay dense, moist, and fudgy, making them an easy lunchbox or after-school treat.
- They also freeze well. Slice the brownies, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep for up to three months, which makes them great to have on hand for quick desserts or weekend treats.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are delicious 🤗🐰🌷
Made these this earlier today for a snack at school pick up for my boys and their friends, they were the biggest hit! Wish I had brought the whole thing and not just a handful of squares!
These are my family’s favorite brownies. Since trying this recipe a few weeks ago, I’ve made them no less than 5 times, including a couple of double batches. My husband, who doesn’t even like sweet potatoes and won’t touch anything with a “gluten-free” label, has requested these several times and hasn’t stopped raving about them. Thanks for an incredible recipe that I don’t feel bad about feeding my family and friends, and my dairy-free kiddos. I’ve saved in the recipe book (but honestly, it’s basically memorized 🙈)
Oh wow, that’s amazing! Thank you so much!
These are amazing brownies for those of us who are gluten free. I’ve made these a few times starting with the original recipe. For me it was too dry on the edges. I’ve made the following adjustments for our palette.
Increase yam to 1 cup
Increase vanilla to 2 tsp
Use DF chocolate chips with 1/3 cup in batter and 1/4 cup on top.
Thank you for sharing your recipe. They truly do hit the spot when you’re craving a little bit of sweetness.
These brownies are so delicious and fudgy! I had slightly less almond butter then I needed, so I added some olive oil, and some greek yogurt. I also blended all the wet ingredients and then added them to the dry. They taste even butter then non healthy brownies!
Thank you so much!! I love that the adjustments worked. Appreciate you leaving a review!