INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET POTATO BROWNIES Sweet potatoes: To make these incredible brownies I baked a fairly large sweet potato, blended it and weighed 135 g/ 4.8 oz/ 2/3 cup puree to use for the sweet potato brownies. Transfer batter (it will be thick) to the prepared pan. This recipe was provided to you by a Thermomix ® customer and has not been tested by Vorwerk Thermomix ® or Thermomix ® in Australia and New Zealand.Vorwerk Thermomix ® and Thermomix ® in Australia and New Zealand assume no liability, particularly in terms of ingredient quantities used and success of the recipes.Please observe the safety instructions in the Thermomix ® instruction manual at all times. I also tried to make almond butter by myself (not difficult to make but it took time because I don’t have really good blender). That is wonderful to hear! They’re a wonderful fudgy texture….and everyone loved them. Thank you. At first I tried the batter and didn’t care for it, once cooked I love them! Not yams, I have been reading recently that there is a bit of a confusion in the US regarding yams and sweet potatoes. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. They will have your tastebuds happy dancing and making it perfectly acceptable to have 2 or maybe 3 of them! Thank you for the most delicious recipe for a healthy version of brownies!!!!! I’ve never made frosting with sweet potato before but it worked. Let cool for 5-10 mins in tin the transfer. Melted Coconut Oil, 2 Especially one that doesn’t come with the added guilt or calories found in a normal brownie. Not only vegan and gluten-free, but these brownies are made with sweet potatoes! All rights reserved. Can’t find any recipe that doesn’t include a “butter” is there no other alternative? Thank you for your support! Made these as looking for a dairy and grain free alternative for my son which would still feel like a treat. I’m careful to link to products and retailers that I use myself and recommend. The response I got was that it was fluffy and gooey, just like a brownie should. Thanks, Edwina!! gram I hope it won’t be an issue… :-(. And I love that you were able to use the squash you had on hand. You should also be able to sub the maple syrup with honey. Allow frosting to cool and set before slicing brownies into squares. Not a bad thing, I’d say. sweet potato, 2-3 cups when grated, 2 These are amazing. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you. The sweet potato frosting was a great addition to these brownies! Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Perfect! What a great combo! (24-25 minutes is about perfect for my oven.). I’m always in need of a little chocolate! Tessa, bravo! Oooooh my! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I'm Tessa. That’s so good to hear. Cook the sweet potato in the microwave on the appropriate setting until well cooked and mashes well with a fork. vanilla extract, 1/2 cup I love the idea of something chocolaty for Thanksgiving dessert. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. You’re a genius. {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"10","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, dairy-free dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, « Gluten-Free Apple Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust (Vegan), Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Bread (Vegan) ». Also added dark chop chips. gram Thank you for your kind note, Sami! When I told my husband what was in it, he was really suprised. Did not disappoint. I added a couple drops of Tangerine essential oil to the topping as well for that something extra. Although the chocolate taste isn’t very prominent, even with the frosting, you can definitely taste the cocoa. Find this recipe and so many other healthy ones at Saltedplains.com! I’m sure this is incredibly delicious! baking soda, 40 So, if you have a couple sweet potatoes hanging around the house, I highly advise they find their way into these brownies. These are not overly sweet, so you could add some medjool dates, or even coat with BCB ganache. I love sweet potato cornbread, it adds a buttery richness without the added butter or oil. The best sweet potato brownie we have tried! thanks! Also had 1/3 cup of dark chocolate chips folded through at the end as I had them to use up. I agree with the comment above that when I tasted the batter I was skeptical because the batter didn’t taste that great but the flavors came together after baking and they are soo good! What a great idea! Place 3/4 cup of the mashed sweet potato in a large bowl, followed by the almond butter and maple syrup. The Mix Australia Pty Ltd The ingredients for these brownies are really quite simple. Thank you!!! I added the coconut flour in the last step, even though I didn't see it listed in the method? 5 Recipe's preparation. I made my first sweet potato icing last fall after thumbing through some recipe magazines while on vacation… it is SO good! They are delicious and healthy at the same time! Sooo good! This frosting recipe will probably give you more than you need. I have had sweet potato brownies on the mind for a long time now. I also used it for the frosting. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add eggs, vanilla and coconut oil into bowl and mix 5sec, rev Sp4. Using an electric mixer, or by hand, mix until evenly combined and incorporated. Healthy or not. Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep these sweet potato brownies vegan as well. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am jealous you are growing your own sweet potatoes! This allows more of the starches in the sweet potato to transform into complex sugars, making the sweet potato flesh both sweeter and softer. eggs, 100 I’m so glad. Oh my goodness, these are better than I expected, I promised myself that next time I harvest my sweet potato’s from my garden I would make brownies with them. The result is a rich, chocolate brownie with a decadent chocolate frosting. Remove from heat and stir until mixture is smooth. Place dates in bowl and chop 10sec Sp8. I also had to make my own almond butter in Vitamix. Love that it is refined sugar free. I am amazed that these came together without egg or an egg sub. Subscribe to our newsletter! Your email address will not be published. :). Salted Plains is monetized in part through the use of affiliate links. Hi. Like peanut butter, whole wheat flour, sugar and honey? ACN 069 944 930 30 Ledgar Road | Balcatta, Western Australia. Ever. Store leftovers in an airtight container. raw cacao powder, 1 […] Use real cocoa powder for antioxidant power, and add the puree of one sweet potato to your mix — check out this recipe for a gluten-free, vegan […], […] and nut-free (if you don’t count coconuts as nuts). Whisk to combine. We didn’t even use the icing…they’re perfect just the way they are! Turn off the oven and allow the sweet potatoes to cool in the oven for 2 hours. I used 2 tbsp honey instead of coconut sugar because I didn’t have any. Thank you, Brittany!! I did not use any sugar, instead 1/8 c more maple syrup and 1/8 c more almond flour.