OMG Sweet Potato Brownies (vegan, GF)

INGREDIENTS

• ⅔ cup (160 g) sweet potato, about 1 small, baked & then mush it up.

• ¼ cup applesause (60 g)

  • blenderize an apple with a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, & a dash of cinnamon. Done.

• ¾ cup (165 g) almond butter

• 1 cup (135 g) dates (be sure to remove the pits!!!)

• 1/2 (60 g) banana

• 2T Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer mixed w/ 1/4 c. water

• ⅓ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ⅔ cup (165 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C)

2. Prep an 8 inch (23 cm x 23 cm) baking tray so it’s non-stick (ie: non-stick pan, parchment paper, rub/spray a bit of nut or olive oil on pan…)

3. Place the sweet potato, applesauce, almond butter, banana, egg replacer, and dates into the food processor in the order listed and secure lid.

4. Start mixing for about 40 seconds

5. Stop the machine and add cocoa powder and baking soda to the container.

   1. I actually put all the ingredients in at once. No problem

6. Remove batter from the container and place into a bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips or cacao nibs and combine.

7. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. My oven required 35-40 mins until a toothpick came out relatively clean – at least not wet.

NOTES

Mashed banana, or applesauce are great whole food substitutes for eggs in recipes. If you’re not egg averse, you could use 2 eggs. The addition of the sweet potato makes this treat high fiber while also providing the moist texture of a traditional brownie.

Makes 24 brownies: 106 calories. 12.4 g carbs. 6.1 g fat. 2.5 g protein. 2.2 g. fiber. 8.6 g. (fruit) sugar.