Vegan Sweet Potato Brownie Bites Recipe
Today we are making a Vegan Sweet Potato Brownie Bites Recipe! Here we are again with vegetables in our desserts. Cue the cauliflower chocolate cake next? Hey, did they put sweet potato in their brownies in the 1920’s? I think not! The fact that we can come up with such inventive desserts with the rise of plant-based eating is a very exciting time, and we should be jumping out of our shoes to be able to eat our favorite desserts AND get a daily veggie dose at the same time.
Honestly though, how often do you eat vegetables JUST by themselves? Personally, never. I put them in smoothies, desserts, the occasional stir fry or soup, or very occasional salad, but that’s about it. Sweet potato is something I haven’t cooked with in a minute though, because of the fall favorite – butternut squash. I’d been avoiding using a butternut squash forever until this October, when I finally decided to go for it and learn how to roast one (hence the butternut squash soup I posted a couple recipes ago). I’m sure that might even work as a substitute here! So anyways, sweet potato went on the back burner for a while. Let’s get onto the recipe!
Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potato Brownie Bites
Nutrient-Packed Goodness: These sweet potato brownie bites are more than just a treat; they’re packed with wholesome, nutritious ingredients like sweet potatoes, almond butter, and oat powder. Rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber, they’re the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body. Plus, they offer a great source of plant-based protein and antioxidants, making them a guilt-free snack option!
Naturally Sweet and Fudgy: Thanks to the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the maple syrup, these brownie bites are indulgently sweet without relying on refined sugars. The combination of these ingredients creates a moist, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth, giving you all the comfort of a rich, chocolatey dessert with none of the guilt. They’re the ultimate healthy alternative to traditional brownies!
Substitutions
Sweet Potato: You’ll need sweet potato, boiled and peeled, for this recipe. Don’t swap in any other potato or squash.
Maple Syrup: Choose 100% pure maple syrup, or swap in with agave nectar.
Cocoa Powder: Swap in with cacao powder, but the recipe will be slightly more bitter (cacao powder is the raw, unprocessed version of cocoa powder). You can sprinkle more chocolate chips on top of the brownies as they cool down to increase the sweetness.
Oat Flour: Buy this at the grocery store, or take rolled oats / quick-cooking oats and blitz them up in a spice grinder to make it into an even powder.
Sweet Potato Brownie Bites Recipe Notes
- Top these brownies with vegan cool whip, ice cream or whipped cream, then melted vegan chocolate chips (one ingredient hot fudge anyone?!) for the ultimate dessert!
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Vegan Sweet Potato Brownie Bites
Equipment
- Blender
- Regular-Size Cupcake Tray
- Cupcake Liners
- Oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweet potato peeled and boiled
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 6 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp pink salt
- ⅓ cup oat flour make your own by adding rolled or quick-cooking oats to a spice grinder
- ¼ cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to a blender until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Line a cupcake tray with 6 cupcake liners.
- Evenly pour the brownie mixture into each.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest on a heatproof surface for at least 15 minutes. Then enjoy!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or at room temperature for up to two days.
