These easy Sweet Potato Brownies are one of our favorite homemade treats to share. The batter comes together easily (and without any fancy equipment!) and the results are so fudgy-perfect. Yum!
Sweet Potato Brownies
I am a big fan of using fruits and veggies to add flavor and texture to our favorite treats, and the sweet potato in this recipe is pretty genius.
It adds nutrition, yes, but also moisture and that fudge-like consistency you expect from brownies.
Paired with cocoa powder and just enough chocolate chips, this is a perfect treat for anytime of the year—and especially wonderful in the fall and around the holidays!
You can make these two ways—using oat flour to make them cakier (and also gluten-free) or using all purpose flour to make them fudgier. It’s really up to you and your preference.
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
TIP: I like the Saco or Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder.
Ingredient Substitutions
- You can use oat flour instead of all purpose flour. You’ll just want to increase the amount to 2/3 cup. This makes a cakier brownie.
- I like to use mini chocolate chips so they’re evenly distributed, but regular size work too and you can roughly chop them up if you’d like.
- Sub in maple syrup for honey. It may not taste as sweet though.
- To make them sweeter (they are not super sweet as is), add ¼ cup granulated sugar to the batter.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the basic steps involved in making this recipe. For the full information, scroll down to the bottom of this post.
- Preheat the oven. Line an 8×8 inch pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
- Add the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared pan and smooth evenly.
- Bake!
TIP: Remove from the oven and let cool fully before slicing. (It’s even better if you can chill it before slicing!)
How to Store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. These can be served cold or at room temperature.
Best Tips for Success
- I like this mashed sweet potato in this recipe. Make it ahead of time to be sure it is smooth and cooled.
- The version with all purpose flour is fudgier. The version with oat flour is cakier. Choose the one you prefer!
- Roughly chop the chocolate chips to evenly disperse them through the batter. (Or use mini chocolate chips.)
- Let cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge before slicing. (They are much easier to slice when completely cooled or cold.) Use the foil to lift the bars out of the pan and place onto a cutting board to slice.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate and coconut oil in place of butter.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats. See the Notes about increasing the amount.
- You may also like Sweet Potato Donuts, Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Apple Cake.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below!
This post was first published November 2020.
Easy Sweet Potato Brownies
Plan to make the sweet potato ahead of time or use canned puree. Otherwise, this one-bowl recipe is super simple!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled; or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or 2/3 cup oat flour)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (roughly chopped or use mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8” x 8” inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-Inch overhang on two sides.
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Add the mashed potatoes, eggs, honey, butter, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk well to combine into a smooth mixture.
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Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir in to combine fully.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth evenly with a spatula.
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Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the center is set.
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Remove from the oven and let cool fully In the pan before slicing.
Notes
- Store brownies at room temperature or the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If using homemade mashed sweet potato, plan to make it ahead so it has plenty of time to cool down.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oat flour. (You’ll want to use 2/3 cup.)
- Because these brownies are so wonderfully fudgy, you want to make sure they cool fully before slicing, and it’s actually easiest to slice them after they chill a little bit. When you’re ready, use the foil to lift the entire bar out of the pan and place them onto a cutting board to slice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1612IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
