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Sweet Potato Brownie

13th February 2023 by Jamie Raftery 2 Comments

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Welcome to my sweet potato brownie recipe. It's quick to make, everyone will love it, and made using good wholesome ingredients. This is the ultimate indulgent brownie recipe.

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I've just completed two weeks of retreat cooking at The Sanctuary, Marbella. This Sweet Potato Brownie was one of the most requested recipes by the guests, so here it is!

This is the same recipe we used on our Life On Plants meal program in Phuket. All our guests loved it. I'm happy to share this recipe with you. Feel free to distribute it to your friends, family, and colleagues.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients you will need
  • How to make sweet potato brownies
  • Substitutions
  • Sweet potato brownie variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Holistic Chef's Top Tip
  • Related recipes
  • Recipe FAQ
  • 📋 Recipe
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Ingredients you will need

  • Sweet potato - cooked and mashed
  • Banana
  • Peanut butter
  • Coconut oil
  • Coconut syrup or any other liquid sweetener
  • Oats
  • Baking powder
  • Cacao
  • Pink salt
  • Walnuts

See the recipe card below for quantities.

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How to make sweet potato brownies

First up, dig some orange spuds! Or, source from your local greengrocer!

This really is a straightforward recipe to make. You will need two mixing bowls; one for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients.

Prepare in advance

  • Oat flour; you can make this by adding oats to a blender and blitzing for 10-20 seconds until the oats are a flour consistency.
  • Sweet potato mash; I peel and dice the sweet potato, then cook it in water with some salt, orange zest, cinnamon, and star anise for extra flavor. You can also bake the sweet potatoes to get the cooked orange pulp.

To make the brownie mix

  • Dry mix: Blend the oats until fine - sieve the oat flour, baking powder, and cacao into a bowl.
  • Wet mix: Mash the sweet potato and banana in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the coconut syrup, peanut butter, melted coconut oil, a pinch of pink salt, and orange zest - whisk until smooth.
  • Combine: Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mix until smooth. Transfer to a baking tray, lay out flat with the back of a spatula - sprinkle with chopped walnuts

To bake the brownie

  • Bake for 20-25min at 180c / 350f-
  • Allow the brownie to cool before slicing and serving

Insert a small knife into the middle of the brownie to check the 'doneness'. The knife should come out with some brownie on it. It should not come out completely clean. You want the inside to be a bit gooey.

When the brownie cools it will firm up.

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Substitutions

You can make this Sweet Potato Brownie recipe 100% gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.

I use organic coconut syrup because in Thailand where I'm based the coconut syrup is good value and delicious! You can substitute honey or maple syrup in place of coconut syrup.

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Sweet potato brownie variations

This is a solid base recipe to work from.

  • You can try using apple puree, pumpkin puree, or purple potato puree in place of the sweet potato for a variation.
  • Try adding different nuts to the mix.
  • You can add whole peeled bananas to the mix in the baking tin before baking.
  • Chili and chocolate is a lovely combo, try sprinkling some chili flakes on top before serving.
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Equipment

There is no fancy equipment needed for this recipe. I use a 20cm x 20cm baking tin. You will also require:

  • Weighing scales or measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl x2
  • Blender - optional (You can mash the potato and banana with a hand masher)
  • Spatula
  • Baking tray 20cm x 20cm
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
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Storage

This brownie is ok left at room temperature for up to 24hrs. Keep it covered in an airtight container.

It will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Holistic Chef's Top Tip

  • Make the oat flour and sweet potato puree the day before.
  • Gather and measure out all the ingredients the day before. You are setting the intention and getting your Mise-En-Place ready.
  • I always cook extra sweet potato so I can make a batch (or two) of these brownies. You can keep the extra sweet potato pulp in the freezer ready for the next time you are making the brownies.
  • Make a double batch of brownies. Allow the brownie to cool, cut it into portions and keep it in the freezer for kids' (or parents') lunch boxes.
  • Don't eat these brownies right out of the oven! Allow the brownies to chill overnight to get the fudgiest feeling!

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Recipe FAQ

Are sweet potato brownies healthy?

They are healthier than store-bought or homemade chocolate brownies. They contain a good amount of sweetener, so it's best to enjoy them as a treat from time to time.

Are sweet potato brownies vegan?

These brownies are 100% vegan and gluten-free! There are no eggs in this recipe. I use coconut oil and sweet potatoes to bind everything together.

Can you freeze sweet potato brownies?

Yes, brownies keep very well in the freezer.

We hope you enjoy this delicious recipe. We're happy to share it with you. If you make this recipe please let us know in the comments below what you think. We love seeing your recreations. Happy cooking friends!

📋 Recipe

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Sweet Potato Brownie

Jamie Raftery
A yummy, fudgy, and indulgent brownie made with mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, banana, oats, and cacao
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Difficulties Beginner
Course Bakery, Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 10 70g portions
Calories 255 kcal
Allergens Gluten free, Nut free, Sesame free, Soy free, Vegan

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Baking tray 20cm x 20cm
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
 
 

Makes: 0cm20 x 20cm rectangle

Wet Mix

  • 250 g Sweet potato cooked
  • 100 g Banana
  • 160 g Coconut syrup Other options: maple or honey
  • 130 g Peanut butter
  • 20 ml Coconut oil
  • ½ each Orange zest

Dry Mix

  • 60 g Oats flour
  • 50 g Cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Pink salt

To garnish

  • 50 g Walnuts
  • 50 g Chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Assemble all the ingredients and measure them out.

Prepare in advance

  • Peel and dice the sweet potato, and cook in simmering water with orange peel, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork.
  • Line a 8x8 inch brownie tray with parchment paper.

For the wet mix

  • Mash the sweet potato and banana in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk in the coconut syrup, peanut butter, melted coconut oil, a pinch of pink salt, and orange zest - whisk until smooth.

For the dry mix

  • Blend the oats until fine - sieve the oat flour, baking powder, and cacao into a bowl.

Combine

  • Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mix until smooth.
  • Transfer to a baking tray, lay out flat with the back of a spatula - sprinkle with chopped walnuts
  • Bake for 20-25min at 180c / 350f-
  • Allow to cool before slicing and serving

Notes

Recipe Variations:
  • Stir some chopped nuts into the mix before putting the mix in the brownie tray.
  • Try adding some spices like cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, or chili.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Brownie
Serving Size
 
70 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Sodium
 
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
354
mg
10
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Vitamin A
 
3554
IU
71
%
Vitamin B1
 
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
 
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
 
2
mg
10
%
Vitamin B5
 
0.5
mg
5
%
Vitamin B6
 
0.2
mg
10
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Vitamin E
 
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
 
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Copper
 
0.4
mg
20
%
Folate
 
24
µg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Manganese
 
1
mg
50
%
Magnesium
 
72
mg
18
%
Phosphorus
 
164
mg
16
%
Selenium
 
3
µg
4
%
Zinc
 
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword High protein
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Comments

  1. BREDA says

    February 14, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, nutritious, with a brilliant guide all the way to making these brownies. The nutritional information is very valuable also.

    Reply
    • Jamie Raftery says

      February 17, 2023 at 12:48 am

      Hi Breda, I'm delighted you find this recipe and nutritional guidelines useful. Happy cooking! x

      Reply
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