After perhaps indulging a little too much over the holidays, you may be ready to clean up your diet and reprioritize healthy, nutrient-dense foods. Yet kicking the cravings for sweets can be challenging. Instead of depending on willpower or, worse, sliding back into old habits and finding some sweets to nibble on, why not enjoy the best of both worlds with these nutrient-dense sweet potato brownies?

Having recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth yet also nourish your body can make it easier to stay consistent throughout the year. It’s all about balance: enjoying your food while fueling your body. These sweet potato brownies are super easy to make and allow you to indulge without compromising. 

Why These Sweet Potato Brownies Check All the Boxes

These brownies aren’t just delicious. They’re also packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients to support your overall health. 

• Sweet potatoes are a food that’s high in fiber, rich in vitamins A and C, with a naturally sweet flavor.
• Dark chocolate is a good source of antioxidants and gives these brownies a decadent flavor without overloading on sugar. Just look for chocolate chips that are at least 70% cocoa.
• Unflavored protein powder provides a powerful nutritional boost that supports muscle recovery and helps you stay satisfied. 
• Walnuts are packed with healthy fats (i.e., omega-3s) and protein and add a satisfying crunch as well as heart-healthy benefits.

Whether you’re craving a chocolatey mid-day pick-me-up or a sweet treat after dinner, these sweet potato brownies strike the perfect balance between nutrition and indulgence.

Sweet Potato Brownies

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet potato brownies

Servings: 12

Calories: 151kcal

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato around 1 cup, cooked
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 scoops or around 1/3 cup unflavored protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking pan by lightly spraying it with vegetable oil or lining it with parchment paper.
• Peel your sweet potato and place it in a large bowl. With a potato smasher, mash until smooth. Then stir in maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
• Add cocoa powder, baking powder, protein powder, and salt, and mix until a thick batter forms.
• Fold in your chocolate chips and nuts. Then, using a spatula, place the mixture in your baking pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanish.
• Allow the sweet potato brownies to cool completely, then cut into 12 brownies and serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week (if they last that long).
• Enjoy!

Notes

You can also use peanut or almond butter if you don’t have tahini. 

Nutrition

Sugar: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Calories: 151kcal | Fat: 9g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 12.5g

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These sweet potato brownies prove that you can have your brownies and eat them, too. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and satisfying ingredients to fuel your body, you can feel good about eating them. So, whip up a batch and indulge your sweet tooth, knowing you’re doing your body good.