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Candy Potato Brownies – Downshiftology


These vegan candy potato brownies are a sport changer. They’re mushy, subtly decadent, and style just like the pure chocolate brownie everyone knows and love!

Sweet potato brownies on parchment paper
Picture by: Gayle Mcleod

I’ll admit, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free baking is at all times a hit and miss. I’ve skilled loads of failures! So I wasn’t positive how these candy potato brownies would end up. However with just a few minor tweaks to my tried and true paleo brownie recipe, what have you learnt – they turned out completely

The candy potatoes assist to lend a pure mushy chew and sweetness. And amazingly, you’ll be able to’t even style them on this vegan dessert. All you style is sweet outdated chocolatey goodness!

And should you ask me, that’s why candy potatoes will at all times have a particular place in my kitchen. They’re scrumptious (candy or savory), have the creamiest texture, and by no means stop to amaze me with how versatile they’re.

Ingredients for sweet potato brownies on a table

Candy Potato Brownie Substances

The elements for these candy potato brownies are fairly minimal. And ones you’ll probably have should you bake typically. However right here’s a fast overview of moist and dry elements you’ll want.

  • Moist Substances: You’ll want only a few issues. Freshly pureed candy potato, almond butter (or different nut and seed butter), coconut oil, and a touch of vanilla extract.
  • Dry Substances: The majority of the dry elements is a mixture of cacao powder, coconut sugar, and tapioca flour. The remaining are teaspoons of baking soda, espresso powder, salt, and mini chocolate chips.

Useful Ideas and Substitutions

  • Tapioca Flour: Should you can’t discover tapioca flour, you may as well use arrowroot flour for the same texture.
  • Espresso Powder: I extremely advocate utilizing espresso powder to create a richer chocolate style. And no, you gained’t style any coffee-like taste.

Discover the printable recipe with measurements beneath.

How you can Make Straightforward Candy Potato Brownies

First, make the candy potato puree. There are just a few methods you’ll be able to strategy this. I went the straightforward route and microwaved my candy potatoes, then scooped and mashed the flesh. However you may as well reference my mashed candy potato recipe or baked candy potato recipe for different heating strategies.

Mashed sweet potato in a bowl for sweet potato brownies

Second, mix the moist elements in a bowl. Use a hand mixer on low pace to mix the candy potato, almond butter, oil, and vanilla extract.

Wet ingredients in a bowl for sweet potato brownies

Third, combine the moist with dry elements. Add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, tapioca flour, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt – and mix!

Then… fold within the mini chocolate chips! Simply don’t overlook to save lots of a number of the chocolate chips for sprinkling on prime.

Folding chocolate chips into sweet potato brownie batter

Lastly, it’s baking time. Be sure that to prep your pan with parchment paper earlier than you begin pouring the batter into it. Then flatten the highest of the batter with both a spatula or one other piece of parchment paper. Let it bake at 350°F for about 23 minutes.

Let the brownies cool for half an hour earlier than slicing them into squares! It’s tempting to dig proper in. However belief me, allow them to agency up a bit.

Baked sweet potato brownies in a baking tray

Storage Ideas

  • To retailer: These candy potato brownies will preserve in an hermetic container within the fridge for 4 to five days.
  • To freeze: I like to sneak just a few slices within the freezer for when the chocolate cravings hit sooner or later. Retailer them in a freezer-safe container (with parchment paper in between) for as much as 3 months.
Sweet potato brownies piled on top of a plate

Extra Straightforward Chocolate Recipes

When you get on a baking kick, you’ll wish to make these chocolate baked items. They’re fairly straightforward (identical to these brownies) and downright scrumptious!

I hope you get pleasure from these candy potato brownies! Let me know the way they turned out in a remark beneath.

Sliced sweet potato brownies on parchment paper

Candy Potato Brownies

These vegan candy potato brownies are a sport changer. They’re mushy, subtly decadent, and style like a pure chocolate brownie!

  • To make the candy potato puree: wash the candy potatoes completely, pat dry, and poke 3 to 4 instances with a fork. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, turning midway via, till fork tender. Let the potatoes cool to the contact, then slice in half, scoop out the flesh right into a bowl, and mash till easy. Alternatively, you’ll be able to comply with my mashed candy potato recipe (which makes use of the range) or baked candy potato recipe (which makes use of the oven).
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch sq. pan with parchment paper (with additional developing the edges), and put aside.

  • In a big mixing bowl, add the candy potato, almond butter, oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on low pace to softly mix the elements for 30 seconds.

  • To the identical bowl, add the cacao powder, coconut sugar, tapioca flour, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt. Mix once more with the hand mixer on low to medium pace for one more 30 seconds, or till absolutely mixed. Fold within the chocolate chips. The batter might be thick like playdough and never pourable.

  • Switch the brownie batter into the pan and use one other piece of parchment paper on prime to easy it flat within the pan. Non-obligatory: prime with just a few additional chocolate chips. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or till the brownies are set, however nonetheless mushy within the heart.

  • Let the brownies cool for half-hour within the pan, then minimize into squares and luxuriate in!

Energy: 146kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fats: 9g, Saturated Fats: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 2g, Monounsaturated Fats: 4g, Trans Fats: 0.01g, Ldl cholesterol: 0.4mg, Sodium: 124mg, Potassium: 213mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 3370IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg

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