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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Published: Nov 19, 2018 · Modified: Feb 4, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with almond flour, almond butter, sweet potato puree, and cocoa powder for a decadent, healthier brownie. Topped with a 2-ingredient sweet potato frosting. Gluten-free, vegan.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. This​ ​post​ ​has​ ​been​ ​sponsored​ ​by​ Rodelle. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Salted Plains!

    I have had sweet potato brownies on my mind for a long time now. There's a smoothie place near us that sells clean eating treats and from time to time will offer sweet potato brownies.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. The concept has always sounded so good to me. I love sweet potato cornbread, it adds a buttery richness without the added butter or oil. The result here is a fudgy brownie batter that bakes up beautifully.

    And with multiple Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and future holiday gatherings, an easy sweet potato brownie recipe feels like just the thing.

    Sweet Potato Frosting to top Easy Sweet Potato Brownies. Gluten-free, vegan.The ingredients for these brownies are really quite simple.

    Sweet potato puree, almond butter, almond flour, coconut sugar, and maple syrup are enhanced with quality unsweetened cocoa powder and pure vanilla extract from Rodelle.

    The result is a rich, chocolate brownie with a decadent chocolate frosting.

    Heaven.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. And the frosting couldn't be easier. Two ingredients—chocolate chips and sweet potato—melt into a rich, smooth frosting.

    Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep these sweet potato brownies vegan as well.

    This frosting recipe will probably give you more than you need. Not a bad thing, I'd say. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. So, if you have a couple of sweet potatoes hanging around the house, I highly advise they find their way into these brownies.

    You won't be disappointed.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free.

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    Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

    Frosted brownies on a piece of parchment paper.

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Easy Sweet Potato Brownies made with 5 ingredients for a decadent, healthier brownie. Frosted with a 2-ingredient sweet potato frosting. Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free. 
    4.91 from 20 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    • ¾ cup mashed sweet potato (1 large) 143 g
    • 1 cup unsalted almond butter stirred well (227 g)
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar 32 g
    • ⅓ cup almond flour 35 g
    • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder I use Rodelle (31 g)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract I use Rodelle

    Sweet Potato Frosting

    • 1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
    • 10 ounces dairy-free dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. 
    • Cook the sweet potato in the microwave on the appropriate setting until well cooked and mashes well with a fork. Place ¾ cup of the mashed sweet potato in a large bowl, followed by the almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk to combine. 
    • Add the coconut sugar, almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Using an electric mixer, or by hand, mix until evenly combined and incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. 
    • Transfer batter (it will be thick) to the prepared pan. Using a spatula or your hands, spread and pat the batter into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. (24-25 minutes is about perfect for my oven.)
    • Allow brownies to cool in pan on wire rack. 

    Sweet Potato Frosting

    • Once the brownies are cool, prepare your frosting. Cook the remaining sweet potato in the microwave at appropriate setting until it easily mashes with a fork. 
    • Add mashed sweet potato and chocolate chips to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Stir frequently, just until chocolate chips have melted. Remove from heat and stir until mixture is smooth. 
    • Spread frosting (you won't need all of it) over top of cooled brownies. Allow frosting to cool and set before slicing brownies into squares.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3899IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Kim

      October 13, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy!

      Reply
    2. Lisa

      October 14, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      I can't have any nuts at all. Can't find any recipe that doesn't include a "butter" is there no other alternative?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 22, 2020 at 10:06 am

        Hi Lisa - I haven't tried it here, but I would think that SunButter could work as a nut butter substitute.

        Reply
    3. Rose

      October 03, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      These are fantastic! 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! I substituted a can of pureed unsweetened pumpkin, didn't have coconut sugar so I doubled the maple syrup. Yum. I even used the pumpkin for the icing and didn't have chocolate chips so i used cocoa powder, a bit of coconut oil and maple syrup. I am amazed that these came together without egg or an egg sub.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 03, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you, Rose! I am so happy you liked them and those subs sound delicious!

        Reply
    4. Sherilee

      June 04, 2020 at 1:38 am

      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. I also had to make my own almond butter in Vitamix. I added a couple drops of Tangerine essential oil to the topping as well for that something extra. Only drawback was that my potato's were a bit fibrous, despite this & picking out many fibres, the end result is melt in the mouth , fudgy bites of delicousness with a hint of citrus, love how simple & easy this recipe is, thanks for sharing. The real test will be in a few days when I will be sharing with some friends, if any left !!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        June 05, 2020 at 11:37 am

        I am so glad you were happy with it! I am jealous you are growing your own sweet potatoes! :)

        Reply
    5. Maria Bakkers

      May 10, 2020 at 2:26 am

      5 stars
      I used 2 tbsp honey instead of coconut sugar because I didn’t have any. They turned out beautifully and satiated my brownie cravings.

      Thank You

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 10, 2020 at 8:58 am

        That is great! Thank you, Maria! :)

        Reply
    6. Aimee

      February 03, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      These are amazing. I used 2 tbsp honey instead of coconut sugar because I didn’t have any. They turned out beautifully and satiated my brownie cravings... by actually tasking like brownies but better!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 03, 2020 at 6:15 pm

        That is awesome! Thank you, Aimee!!

        Reply
    7. Steph

      January 12, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Deliciously moist and fudgey brownies. Made these as looking for a dairy and grain free alternative for my son which would still feel like a treat. Did not disappoint.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        January 12, 2020 at 10:29 am

        That is wonderful to hear! I'm glad your son enjoyed them too. Thank you, Steph!

        Reply
    8. Olga

      December 23, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 23, 2019 at 6:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Olga!

        Reply
    9. Moreen Murray

      November 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these...soooo good! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 26, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        That's great! Thank you so much.

        Reply
    10. Bonnie

      November 17, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      amazing goodness...thank you so much. I've made them twice in the last few days for potlucks-doubled the recipe. Second time around i added applesauce and walnuts, and baked for 30 minutes mostly because of the 9 x 13 pan size. They're a wonderful fudgy texture....and everyone loved them. I love how simple baking them on parchment makes both the slicing and clean up...thank you

      Reply
    11. Maria

      November 03, 2019 at 9:52 am

      4 stars
      Thank you for the most delicious recipe for a healthy version of brownies!!!!! I used a can of organic sweet potato puree and it work! It made the brownies super moist. I also used it for the frosting. I let it harden in the fridge before icing the brownies. Came out really good

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 17, 2019 at 2:21 pm

        That's great! Thank you for giving them a try!

        Reply
    12. Julia

      September 12, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      Holy moley! Don’t look for another brownie recipe. Ever. Healthy or not. These are incredible. So simple, and so rich. We didn’t even use the icing...they’re perfect just the way they are!

      Reply
    13. Johanne Beaulieu

      September 07, 2019 at 11:30 am

      I used baking powder instead of bakin soda. I hope it won’t be an issue... :-(

      Reply
    14. Jane

      August 31, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Made these for a family party and everyone loved them! Although the chocolate taste isn’t very prominent, even with the frosting, you can definitely taste the cocoa. I added crushed hazelnuts on top of the frosting and it tasted even better.

      Reply
    15. Sami

      August 08, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      You're a genius. I made changes: used 1/4 c coconut cream and 3/4 c almond butter (I had coconut cream to use). I did not use any sugar, instead 1/8 c more maple syrup and 1/8 c more almond flour. In the frosting, I only used 8 oz of chocolate. They are awesome! Will definitely make again -- thank you for a healthier alternative to my usual monthly craving. ;)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 09, 2019 at 9:58 am

        Wonderful! I'm so glad. Thank you for your kind note, Sami!

        Reply
      • Rudy

        December 28, 2022 at 3:03 pm

        Yammies!!!

        Reply
    16. Gina T.

      June 28, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      4 stars
      Thank you for your recipes. I got your ideas and made the sweet potato brownies with a slight change. I used brown sugar, all purpose flour, condensed milk instead of coconut sugar, almond flour and maple syrup. 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). Eventually, it doesn't look really nice as your version but it takes delicious. I love it.

      Reply
    17. Olga

      March 25, 2019 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Tessa, bravo! What a great idea! Love this. I’m sure this is incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    18. Rita

      February 22, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      At first I tried the batter and didn't care for it, once cooked I love them!
      I substituted sweet potato for squash just because I had it prepared already. They came out chocolaty, moist, and a great texture.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 28, 2019 at 11:07 am

        That's great to hear! Thank you! And I love that you were able to use the squash you had on hand.

        Reply
    19. Brittany|Hey Flavor

      December 05, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a healthier dessert and came across these! The sweet potato frosting was a great addition to these brownies! They are delicious and healthy at the same time! What a great combo!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        December 08, 2018 at 9:35 am

        Thank you, Brittany!! That's great to hear. Thanks so much for your kind words.

        Reply
    20. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

      November 28, 2018 at 10:10 am

      Oooooh my! Yes! I made my first sweet potato icing last fall after thumbing through some recipe magazines while on vacation... it is SO good! I couldn't believe it! But to top these gorgeous brownies with them is even better. So luscious and rich, Tessa and you know how I feel about Rodelle Vanilla and Cocoa.... Sooo good!

      Reply
    21. Edwina

      November 24, 2018 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made these and they were delicious. My kids loved them too. I love that they're healthier for us. I've never made frosting with sweet potato before but it worked. Thanks for such a good idea.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 28, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks, Edwina!! That's so good to hear. Thank you for your kind words!

        Reply
      • louise

        January 20, 2022 at 7:24 pm

        Hi Tessa, I was wondering if these would be freezer friendly, so you could make them in advance?
        Also this has been my go to brownie recipe for years! Thank you so much.

        Reply
        • Tessa

          January 28, 2022 at 9:09 am

          Hi Louise! Thanks so much. I have not tried freezing these brownies, but my guess is that since the sweet potato adds a good amount of moisture, they would probably freeze pretty well. I will have to try that out! :)

    22. Anna Kurcewcz

      November 22, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Hi
      Is there a way to substitute the vegan ingredients (almond butter and flour, coconut sugar,maple syrup) with regular (and cheaper) stuff? Like peanut butter, whole wheat flour, sugar and honey? If so, will the amounts stay the same?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 28, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Hi Anna! You can certainly sub the almond butter for peanut butter and the coconut sugar with regular sugar. This would, though, alter the flavor, and make them sweeter. You should also be able to sub the maple syrup with honey. All these subs in the same amount. I haven't tried these subs myself, but that is my best guess. Hope that helps!

        Reply
      • emily james

        November 11, 2019 at 1:08 pm

        Lol since when are regular peanut butter, flour and sugar NOT vegan? ? funny how people assume vegan=THE FANCIEST VERSION OF EVERYTHING

        Reply
    23. Elizabeth

      November 21, 2018 at 7:26 am

      These look absolutely delightful!!! I love the idea of something chocolaty for Thanksgiving dessert.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 28, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        I'm always in need of a little chocolate!

        Reply

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