Vegan & Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Brownies
These Sweet Potato Brownies are the ultimate healthy chocolate treat. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like sweet potato purée, nut butter, and cacao powder, they deliver rich chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture you’ll love—vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and completely plant-based.
Equipment
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 cup sweet potato puree fresh or canned
- ⅔ cup date syrup
- ½ cup nut butter I like hazelnut butter
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup paleo gluten-free flour you can use regular gluten-free flour as well
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips
Frosting:
- ½ cup nut butter hazelnut butter
- ¼ cup date syrup
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweet potato purée, date syrup, nut butter, cacao powder, vanilla, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Fold in the gluten-free flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable.
- Add 1–2 teaspoon water if needed to thin.
Frost & Serve
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Top with some tahini for a little extra flavor!
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