Sweet Potato Brownies

Fudgy, rich, and secretly wholesome

Can vegetables really belong in dessert? These Sweet Potato Brownies are here to prove they absolutely can.

Made with mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, nut butter, and cocoa powder, these brownies are naturally sweetened, incredibly fudgy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. You’d never guess there’s a vegetable inside — but that’s what makes them so special. The sweet potato adds moisture and a subtle natural sweetness, creating a soft, dense texture without the need for heavily processed ingredients.

This recipe is perfect when you’re craving something chocolatey but still want to keep it balanced and wholesome. They’re simple to make, made with pantry staples, and come together in one bowl.

Because at Viky’s Kitchen, the kitchen is my canvas — and sometimes that means turning vegetables into dessert.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Made with mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, nut butter, and cocoa powder, these brownies are naturally sweetened, incredibly fudgy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor.

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Author: vikys.kitchen Cooking Method: Baked Goods Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: B Baked Goods D Dessert

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Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 350  F

Ingredients

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• 1 medium sweet potato (mashed)
• 2 eggs
• ¹⁄₃ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter work great!)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp cocoa powder (I used 2 tbsp regular & 2 tbsp Dutch processed)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp baking soda
• 4 tbsp flour
• 1 handful of chocolate chips (topping but you can mix more in if you would like!)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

1. In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, oil, nut butter, and vanilla.

1. Stir in baking soda, cocoa powder, and flour until smooth.

1. Pour into a lined baking dish and top with chocolate chips.

1. Stir in baking soda, cocoa powder, and flour until smooth.

1. Bake for 20–25 minutes.

1. Let cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

1. Then enjoy — and try not to tell anyone there’s a vegetable in them until after they take a bite.

Keywords: Healthy, Sweet Potato, Dessert, Brownies, No Processed Sugar, Naturally Sweet, Homemade Brownies