Fudgy One-Bowl Sweet Potato Brownies (Naturally Sweetened)
I am so glad you found this recipe for fudgy sweet potato brownies. These are incredibly moist, rich chocolate treats made easily in one bowl. They use natural sweeteners, making them a guilt-free dessert that tastes decadent.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour (for gluten free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. This is the start of your one bowl process.
- Add the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- If you are using chocolate chips, gently fold in half of them now.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling helps them set into the fudgiest texture.
- Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a paleo sweet potato brownies version, ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free and paleo-compliant.
- If you prefer a less sweet treat, reduce the maple syrup to 1/3 cup.
- These brownies taste even better the next day once the flavors have fully settled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg