
While attempting to create a more nutrient-rich brownie, we ended up creating our new favorite brownie recipe! It’s happening.
Introducing super fudgy, naturally-sweetened, whole grain, healthier brownies made with just 10 ingredients. Let’s bake!

First, we make sweet potato purée by baking a sweet potato, removing the skin, and mashing in a bowl or food processor.
The sweet potato purée is then mixed with maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, and avocado oil.

Cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavor, oat flour keeps these whole grain and healthier than your average brownie, baking powder adds rise, and sea salt brings everything together.

Pecans and chocolate chips (optional) are added to the top for morsels of melty chocolate and a little toasty crunch with each bite. We highly recommend!

We hope you LOVE these brownies. They’re:
Fudgy
Rich
SUPER chocolatey
Naturally sweet
Healthier than your average brownie
& Incredibly delicious!
These brownies are delicious on their own but elevated with a scoop of vegan ice cream (vanilla, salted caramel, and coffee ice cream would all be incredible).
Love Brownies? Try Our:
- 4-Ingredient Easy Vegan Brownies
- Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
- Easy Raw Vegan Brownies
- Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
- Vegan Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)
Ingredients
BROWNIES
- 1 cup sweet potato purée (see instructions)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ Tbsp avocado oil (or sub melted vegan butter, melted coconut oil, or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder or cacao powder (the higher quality the better // such as this one)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup oat flour (we also tested almond and coconut flour, and while they did work, we preferred oat // GF all purpose should also work)
- 1/2 cup chopped raw pecans (or sub walnuts, but we liked pecans better)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
FOR SERVING optional
- Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream (for store-bought, we prefer Luna and Larry's vanilla coconut ice cream)
- Salted Caramel Coconut Ice Cream
- Vegan Coffee Ice Cream
Instructions
- To make sweet potato purée, halve sweet potato and brush the cut sides with oil (optional). Add to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for ~25-30 minutes or until tender to the touch. Move to one side of pan and wrap the parchment paper over top to steam. Let steam for 5 minutes. Then peel away skin and mash in a mixing bowl (or food processor). Set aside.
- Adjust oven temperature to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan (or similar-size pan) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add sweet potato purée, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and avocado oil and stir to combine.
- Add cacao powder, sea salt, and baking powder and stir to combine. Then add oat flour and stir until a thick, scoopable batter is achieved (see photo).
- Transfer batter to your parchment-lined baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spoon or rubber spatula. Then top with pecans and chocolate chips (optional).
- Bake on the center rack (at 350 F / 176 C) for 28-32 minutes. The brownie edges should appear slightly dry and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay, but it shouldn’t be overly gooey). Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
- Lift out of pan and slice. Enjoy warm or room temperature. Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 3 days, in the refrigerator up to 5-7 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. These brownies are delicious on their own but elevated with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream.
Video
Notes
*Photos show batch sliced into 9 brownies.
*Prep time includes preparing sweet potato purée.
Anita says
I’m going to make a big statement: this is the best healthy baking recipe I have EVER made. I am an experienced and enthusiastic baker and am continually trying new ones. This one is special.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Anita. Thank you for the wonderful review! xo
Kat says
I’ve already made this brownie recipe 4 times and can confirm this is one of my favorite brownie recipes EVER!! It has a PERFECT consistency/texture. Not too fudgy but also not too cakey. My boyfriend literally begs me to make these because he just loves them that much!! My sibling also really enjoyed these and could not believe how clean the ingredient list was. These are definitely time consuming to make but dang they are good!! Thank you MB! <3
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We love to hear this. Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Kat, we’re so glad you all enjoy these brownies!
Chanah Eszter says
Oh no! Oats! Needed GF.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Channah, can you have certified gluten-free oats? If not, we’d suggest almond or coconut flour.
Marisa says
Minimalist Baker is at it again with another winner recipe! One of THE BEST vegan brownie recipes ever. No joke, made these for a friend who took a bite and said, “No way this is made with sweet potato! It tastes like you definitely stopped by a bakery on the way over here..unreal”.
Packed with nutrients from sweet potatoes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is sure to please those looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy an ooey gooey chocolate fix. This is MUST TRY recipie, especially for the chocolate lovers out there.
Sometimes I sub unsweetened apple sauce for oil to cut down on the fat.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you and your friend enjoyed it, Marisa! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Lucy says
OBSESSED WITH THESE. Like wow they are so good. Got my brownie fix without all the sugar. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for the lovely review, Lucy! So glad you enjoyed!
kara says
Hello, If you are going to use coconut flour, how much did you use when you tried it? I know that it is not usually a 1:1 substitute for other flours. Thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Kara, we’d suggest starting with less (about 1/3-1/2 cup) and adding more as needed, referencing the recipe video to see the texture of batter you’re aiming for. Hope that helps!
Natasha says
Made these and I haven’t been able to stop eating them since!! Not going to lie, during the whole process I was very skeptical, but I tasted the batter right after mashing in the sweet potato puree and it was soooo good. I used all-purpose flour so I’d definitely make it again with oats and compare the taste. Thank you for sharing, I’ve found my new sweet fave treat!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoy the recipe, Natasha. Thank you for sharing! xo
Kelly says
Sorry, I feel like if someone else had posted this, it would have saved me from wasting time and money in making this. These were just gross, I ended up throwing all of the brownies in the trash. Not one of my family of 6 could take it in. Bad after taste too.
I guess maybe sweet potatoes should not be used in brownies. I’ve had sweet potato chocolate ice cream and that was great.
I don’t mean to be harsh, I feel like I sound harsh in this review. I’m sorry. I appreciate you sharing this recipe, I’m thankful for all those like you who share recipes online because without you, I’d be lost on the kitchen.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Kelly, we’re so sorry that was your experience. This recipe is a reader favorite, so we wonder if something could have gone wrong? Did you make any modifications? Were any of your ingredients old/spoiled? We ask because of the bad aftertaste.
Tansy Clifford says
the best brownies i’ve ever made, omg they were delicious. i used walnuts and peanut butter instead and they turned out amazing.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Tansy! Thank you for sharing! xo
Sneha says
This recipe looks too good not to try but I don’t have maple syrup can I use honey instead? Can I also use whole-wheat flou instead of oat flour?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Sneha, We think those modifications should work. You might want to start with slightly less flour as honey + whole wheat might make the batter thicker. Let us know how it goes!
Lisa Ward says
I tried another sweet potato brownie recipe online last year and did not like it. I decided to give them one more chance with yours and I’m SO glad I did! Your recipe is amazing!!! Gluten free and naturally sweetened bliss!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you gave it a try and enjoyed the result, Lisa! Thank you for sharing! xo
Erin says
I made these for a friends bday for the first time and they were absolutely delicious. I substituted the choc chips for broken malteasers. The malteasers turned to honeycomb in the oven! YUM. Very nice brownies
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woah, sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing, Erin! xo
Jane O. says
Love these! I overcame my temptation to add some banana or applesauce for more moisture & followed the recipe as written. Will be making again…and again.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! So glad you enjoyed, Jane. Thanks for the lovely review!
Rocio says
Can I substitute maple syrup for a sweetener such as allulose? thank you
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Rocio, we haven’t experimented with allulose, but it might work if it’s a liquid version. Let us know if you try it!
Ashley says
This is such a delicious recipe… but for some reason, even after 40 minutes, my toothpick still won’t come out clean! The mix looked a bit grainy when I finished stirring, so could the “not done” texture be because I didn’t blend the oats into flour for long enough??
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Ashley, yes, that could be the issue! Hope they were still delicious =)
Monica says
Can canned sweet potato be used or would that be too wet? TIA!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Monica, we haven’t tested with canned, but other readers have reported it works. Hope you love these brownies!
Stacey says
These are quite tasty! I followed the recipe as written for the most part… I used all purpose flour, almond butter, and baked for 30 minutes. I mixed the chocolate chips and chopped pecans into the batter. These were surprisingly light for brownies and I agree with the other bakers… Not too sweet and I couldn’t taste any sweet potato at all.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Stacey! Thank you for sharing your experience! xo
Dalia says
This is delicious! My kids loved it . I’ve made it twice and making it again today :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! So glad to hear you all enjoy these brownies, Dalia. Thanks so much for the great review!
Vicw says
Can you use regular AP flour for this recipe?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi there! You should be able to use it in place of the oat flour, but you may need a bit less since it’s more absorbent than gluten-free flours. Let us know how it goes!
Natalie says
I have to say this is such an INCREDIBLE recipe. I am so amazed at how these ingredients create one of the best brownies I’ve ever tasted. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will make it FOREVER.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the awesome review, Natalie!
Judy Kenyon says
These are my favorites so far. They are rich and moist. I made a few changes for fewer carbs. I used 50/50 pure maple syrup and sugar free maple syrup; coconut oil, coconut flour, 2Tbsp. Vanilla almond milk (unsweetened) to add liquid for coconut flour and dark cocoa. With that the sweetness is perfect. There is no hint of sweet potato. I added about 1/2 tsp. Instant coffee that I always add to enhance chocolate; Also added mini chocolate chips and walnuts. Serving with homemade coconut whipped cream.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Judy! Thank you for sharing! xo
Alison says
I must have done something wrong – but I followed the recipe and the amount of batter was very small and I couldn’t see how it would make brownies thicker than 1 cm. I was right – the brownies didn’t rise – nothing in the ingredients to make them rise.
Complicated recipe too. Ill go back to my normal vegan brownie recipe
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Alison! Sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you. In an 8×8 baking dish the batter fills the dish by more than 1 cm, is it possible you used a much larger dish? These brownies also don’t rise a lot, but they do have baking powder in them for that purpose. We’re here to help trouble shoot if you’d like!
Alison Wells says
Oh no! I missed out the baking powder! Very sorry and above comment withdrawn without reservation. I’ve used lots of your recipes and they’re always good. I will try again
Many thanks for your reply
Alison
5 stars below for support
LinZ says
Fabulous! I followed your recipe exactly, including roasting the sweet potatoes and making my oat flour in a vitamix. If I didn’t tell my family these were healthy, GF and vegan (exc. for the added toll house choc chips!) they never would have known. I’m an experience baker and looooved these. Lives up to the name and hype, and I will most definitely make again. Thx!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! So glad you all enjoyed this recipe, Lin. Thanks so much for the review!
Jaime says
Do you have a substitute that uses white or brown sugar? Maple syrup is way to costly where I live.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jaime! Unfortunately we haven’t tried this recipe with regular sugar so we cannot guarantee results, but we do have some very popular black bean brownies that use cane sugar. Hope this helps!
Ariel says
These brownies were absolutely terrific! I used peanut butter as my nut butter. The batter was extremely thick and almost too thick to spread, so I was worried it would be too dense. I had to work really hard to spread it over the sheet. Once baked and cut, I tried my first bite, and wow. These are so yummy. They stay perpetually moist due to the sweet potato, so very chocolatey, and just the perfect thing to satisfy my sweet tooth without breaking my diet! I absolutely adore these brownies, 100% will make them again and again.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Ariel! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
R says
I made these tonight. I doubled the recipe. I used peanut butter, olive oil, regular salt, half maple syrup/half honey. I cut the sweet potato in half and I microwaved it in a covered dish for 5-6 minutes, rotated it once in between. Then just scooped it out. The batter was really thick and hard to mix – I wish I had mixed it more once adding the oat flour & maybe I should have used a more liquid-heavy nut butter. I took them out of the oven 4 minutes early because they were looking done!
Brownies turned out SUPER dense and filling. They are good! Lightly sweet. I could not taste the sweet potato. I could see them being a good on-the-go breakfast item. Excited to try them tomorrow too and see how they settle.
QUESTIONS: Was I supposed to sift the oat flour? It was my first time using it. Is there a way to make them more moist?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi, a more runny nut butter would help. It’s also possible the honey made it thicker and more dry. We don’t find it necessary to sift the oat flour – a little texture is fine!
Krissy says
These are incredible!! I plan to make these regularly. I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes on their own but somehow these come together to be soft and delicious.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Krissy! Thank you for sharing! xo
Olga says
I made these once for a ladies’ brunch, and they were a hit! I love how moist and chocolatey they are! The combination of ingredients is perfect and healthy! I’m making them again tonight for a book club meeting tomorrow morning. I’m sure everyone will love them!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad they were a hit, Olga! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Stephanie says
I cannot remember if I’ve rated these brownies before, but I’ve made them several times. Soooo good! In the past I’ve always had leftover sweet potatoes, so prep was super easy. This time, I didn’t have any on hand, so I tried to expedite by microwave baking them… That ended up a bit of a nightmare. After getting frustrated, I had to tag in my partner to complete the task. The brownies needed to be made. I’ve been dreaming of them all week! Long story short, bake your taters in the oven per instructions. And enjoy!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Oh boy! We know the need for brownies well. So glad it worked out in the end, and thanks so much for the great review, Stephanie!
Donna says
These brownies are amazing and a huge hit in our house. I used my instapot to cook my sweet potatoes which I think might be a good way to do them after reading some reviews. The sweet potato’s where very soft which I think made the batter easier to work with. Steaming might be a good way too. These two methods create a softer sweet potato. 😋
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks so much for sharing, Donna!
Karen says
I make a lot of your recipes but never left a comment till now. These are outstanding! I can’t believe how delicious and chocolatey they are. We added mini chips to the batter and they melted right into the brownie. Delicious. Thank you so much! By the way, my daughter asked if this counts as eating a vegetable! Lol.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you and your daughter enjoyed them, Karen! Thank you for leaving a review! xo
Michele says
These New Age Browies are absolutely Divine! I have made other vegan gluten free varations of brownies and am always astounded that healthy ingredients can taste so decadent. This particular brownie is fudgy, chocolatey, and incredibly delicious and a worthy of serving to guests anytime or simply just to have on a regular basis….easy to make and very satisfying! Delicious! Make em! you will not be disappointed! Coming from a picky health cook and baker! On a side note: I made my own oat flour by simply blending up some oats in my food processor!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Michele! Thank you for the lovely review! That’s how we do oat flour too =)
Patricia says
I made these today. I used a little less sweetener as suggested by some of the comments, as I don’t like my food overly sweet. And I used honey. But other than that, I followed the recipe. I tried baking them in mini muffin pans. Anything that didn’t come out as a result of me using a different pan is entirely on me. I just found these OK.
I have tried several recipes in silicon muffin pans. And the bottoms are getting way more done than I like. Any suggestions?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Patricia, It’s hard to say whether those modifications would be enough to cause the difference! We’d suggest trying it with maple syrup and using the full amount to see if you prefer it that way as it does add flavor. Hope that helps!
Kate says
Wonderful recipe. Worth the wait (of letting them cool down). Both my kids thought they were great too! Dinner for dessert- sweet potatoes:)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the review, Kate. So glad you all enjoyed!
Leah says
Maybe if the amount of liquid sweetener is reduced, the batter is a bit less moist so would be more prone to getting overdone on the bottom?
Linda Campbell says
Excellent ! Excellent ! Excellent ! Not overly sweet but just right. Next time I may crush up some pecans and mix into the batter. But this recipe, as is, … perfect!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Linda. So glad you enjoyed!
Samantha C says
My son has nut and sesame allergies. Any ideas for a nut butter replacement in this recipe?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Samantha! Could you use sunflower seed butter? That should work well if your son can have it, otherwise you could try mashed avocado or possibly a flax egg – we haven’t tried those subs but other readers have! Hope this helps!
Reese says
Just tried with sunflower seed butter and can confirm it is SO good and gooey!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thank you for sharing, Reese! xo
Christine says
Can this be made without the nut butter?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Christine! We haven’t tried it but other readers have had success with substitutions such as tahini, avocado, or flax eggs. Hope this helps!
Amelia Palomares says
I am on a hormone reset protocol since the beginning of the year and this was the best baking recipe I have tried so far! My sweet potato was pretty large so I should have cooked it longer because I wasn’t able to use all of it, but still had soft potato for 1 cup. They were delicious!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amelia! Thank you for sharing! xo
Brionna says
These brownies are insanely good! I am not really a chocolate person and I’ve never even made brownies before because they simply had no appeal to me, but I saw this recipe and just had a gut feeling and wow. We had to freeze half of them so we didn’t eat the whole pan that night. Ha!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Brionna. Thanks so much for the great review!
Jess says
This may be a silly question – but can I use canned sweet potato purée instead ? Or is the texture off?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jess! We haven’t tried it, but other readers have and it should work. Let us know how it goes!
Jess says
I did use it, it was perfect !!!
Val says
Would this work with pureed defrosted pumpkin instead of sweet potato? I have plenty of one and none of the other. Thank you.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Val! We haven’t tried this recipe with pumpkin and aren’t sure if it will work. Let us know how it goes if you give it a try!
Joanna Mak says
Do you think tahini can be substituted for the nut butter? Though it’s a bit funnier than nut butter.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Joanna! Yes, that should work, but we’d suggest using 1/3 cup to account for the runniness!
Cindy says
These look amazing and I can’t wait to try them!
On another note, is there a way on the site to save favorite recipes? I’ve not figured out how to do it and would love to save them so when I’m on the site I can easily find my faves and get cooking. Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Hope you love them, Cindy! There’s not at this time, but it’s something we’re looking into =)
Andrea says
Oh my. Told hubby they were awful and not to touch them 🤣🤣🤣. Truly delicious. I used peanut butter and olive oil options. Topped with chips and walnuts. Baked the full time in my toaster oven…THEY ARE AMAZING!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the review, Andrea!
Linda says
Would pumpkin purée work as well?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Linda! Other readers have reported doing so with success. Let us know if you try it!
Pam says
Would either oat bran or regular oats (ground up in a food processor) work as a substitute for oat flour? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Pam! We make oat flour ourselves by blending up oats in the Vitamix – so that should work, yes. Let us know how it goes!
Judith Gillespie says
Could coconut flour be used for the sweet potato brownie recipe?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Judith, yes, we tried it and it works – though we preferred oat flour. You may need to use a bit less, though, as coconut flour is more absorbent than oat. Let us know how it goes!
Stephanie says
What can I use instead of almond or peanut butter for a nut free version?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Stephanie! We haven’t tried it but tahini or sunflower butter should work. Hope this helps!
ME2 says
TO MAKE IN A 9X13 PAN WOULD YOU JUST DOUBLE THE RECIPE?
EVEN WHEN I ADJUST THE RECIPE TO 24 IT STILL SHOWS AN 8X8 PAN IN THE TEXT
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yes, use a 9 x 13 if you’re doubling the recipe!
Paula Odabasi says
Hi! Any subs for the pecans ? Nut allergy ; I can have pistachios and peanuts ? Anybody tried these ?
Rozsa says
I like your recipes a lot, I already made some of them, and turn out very delicious. I want to do this sweet potato brownie, but I don’t like oat flour. Any substitutions possible?
Thanks Rozsa
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Rozsa! As listed in the ingredients, we tried this with gf blend and it worked fairly well, we also tried coconut flour, and we think almond flour + a bit of starch (tapioca or arrowroot) might work well too. Hope this helps!
V says
Hey I am excited to try these!
Wondering if when you used coconut flour you still used 2/3 cup? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi there! We’d suggest starting with less, maybe a heaping 1/2 cup? Then adding more as needed, you can watch the recipe video to see the texture of batter you’re aiming for. Hope this helps!
Molly says
I actually like these better than “normal” brownies, because of how fudgy they are! I don’t miss refined sugar in these one bit. We found that we liked the texture better the following day because they had set up a bit more, but perhaps I just needed to bake them longer.
I did have a quick question: my mother-in-law is on a gluten-free, dairy free, refined sugar-free, oil-free diet, so these brownies are so close to falling within those restrictions. Do you think they would do okay without oil? Or is there some sort of substitution we could use?
Thanks for the yummy recipe, and thanks in advance for any tips!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Molly! They will be a little more fudgy without the oil, but still delicious. We’d suggest subbing more nut butter or some applesauce. Hope that helps!
Nalini says
Thanks for your reply.
I am vegan and dont get maple syrup here. Can I use dates syrup instead?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We haven’t tried it but it could work!
Jessica says
Okay these are GOOD. And not “good-for-healthy-brownies” good but like “no-way-these-are-made-with-sweet-potatoes-maple-syrup-and-oats” good.
They are light and fluffy from the sweet potato but still fudgy, I assume from the nut butter. I used peanut butter and omitted the walnuts and chocolate chips (uncharacteristic of me, I didn’t have any on hand!)
I used this technique from chocolate covered Katie to cook the sweet potatoes for the purée. I find that it caramelizes the sweet potatoes and maximizes their natural sweetness.
Full disclosure, I tried them 10 min out of the oven because I could NOT wait the 30-60 min so they were warm and absolutely delightful. MAKE THESE!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Jessica!
Jessica says
Of course! Adding the link to the sweet potato technique and a star rating because it didn’t save the first time:
Ana says
Hi,
I finally decided to make this recipe and I have to say these are the best brownies I’ve ever made! So nutritious and filling. I literally have one left & will make more soon. Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! So glad you enjoy this recipe, Ana. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ana says
Hi!
Thank you for posting such a beautiful recipe! I’m excited to make this at home. Could I use this recipe to make cookies instead? Any suggestions :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We hope you love this recipe, Ana. We haven’t made this recipe into cookies but we do have a recipe for brownie cookies you could check out. Hope this helps!
Tricia says
I have made these at least a dozen times and they always turn out great. I have found that using the food processor to puree the baked sweet potato yields a better, smoother results. I always top these with extra chocolate chips and I prefer them cold and they taste even better the next day. They freeze perfectly too.
I make them with peanut butter rather than almond butter (just a preference) and they turn out beautifully. I absolutely love this recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your modifications, Tricia. So glad you enjoy this recipe!
Nali says
These taste amazing!! I’m not vegan but this will be my go to brownie recipe from now on. Is there anything I can substitute for the cocoa powder or just omit it? My boyfriend doesn’t eat chocolate and I really want to make a version of this that he can eat.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! So glad you enjoy this recipe, Nali. Unfortunately the cocoa powder is pretty essential to the right texture for these brownies. You could try omitting it but we suspect the results might not be tasty. Hope this helps!
Liah says
You could try a fine protein powder as a substitute… You may need arrowroot or corn starch to get it to stand up.. Definitely worth experimenting! If there’s no cocoa you’ll probably get something closer to a blondie with vanilla protein powder.
Ana says
This recipe is PERFECT! It’s officially the best brownie we ever had. Family favourite.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We love to hear this. Thanks so much, Ana!
Anna P says
I’m not a big cook but my fiancé and I are on covid quarantine for two weeks and I was looking for fun and healthy recipes.
Omg this blew my mind. They are so tasty, rich, flavourful and chewy. They taste just like real unhealthy loaded with butter and sugar brownies! But in my opinion even better and more richer. I love that they are so healthy and nutritious too.
Like others said, I did cut the maple syrup in half; I used protein flour mix; and added some 85% dark chunky chocolate chips inside.
On such a grey and gloomy quarantine day this made my day and made me so much happier. (My fiancé still can’t taste anything due to covid but he did like the texture, I can’t wait to make it for him once he regains his taste!!!). Thank you SO much for this amazing and healthy recipe. Truly best brownies ever.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, we’re so glad to hear these brought happiness to your quarantine time, Anna! Thank you for the lovely review and wishing you and your husband a speedy recovery! xo
Emily says
BEST BROWNIES EVER. Made these for my non-vegan / non-GF friends and family and they were obsessed. I used GF all-purpose flour instead of oat, and rice malt syrup instead of maple. :))
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Emily! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Nalini says
Any good substitute for maple syrup?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Nalini, we’d suggest agave or honey (if not vegan). Hope that helps!
Lee Kaplan says
Hi. I can’t wait to make these when I get back home (helping my cousin prepare to move).
Can I nuke the sweet potatoes, rather than bake them? Thank you.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sure!
Maeghan says
I’m wanting to make a brownie recipe that has both black beans and sweet potato. Do you think it would work to sub the nut butter with black beans? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
That’s a neat idea! Possibly, but the nut butter adds richness and moisture, so you may need more oil to compensate. Let us know if you try it!
Tikia says
I made these brownies and they were absolutely delicious! Super easy, healthy, and even my picky eaters enjoyed this dessert. We are new to plant based eating and this desert definitely curbed our sweet tooth! We added the dairy free chocolate chips, boy did it take these brownies to the next level! Yum! Lastly, we paired our brownies with an oat milk vanilla ice cream and we were in heaven!!! Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them! Thank you for the lovely review, Tikia! xo
Nancy Chiu says
Can I use cashew butter due to almond and peanut allergies? Thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yes!
sara says
Love this recipe! This is my new holiday baked good go-to recipe! This is my second year making them, and they are always a hit
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sara!
Stacey says
Made these with carob powder instead of cocoa because that was what we had on hand. Also, used only half of the amount of the maple syrup because we try not to use too much sugar, (we actually do not use any kind of granulated sugar at all), or get our pallets too “sweet-toothy”. These brownies are delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!!
(Would love you to use your talents to come up with more “whole food” desert recipes using things such as dates for the sweetness)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for all the reviews, Stacey! So glad you enjoyed the brownies. You can check out some of our date-sweetened recipes here!
Stacey says
I should have known you already had that covered!! Thanks so much, Dana, you are just awesome!!🥰 We will definitely be checking these date-sweetened recipes out!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
xo!
Heidi says
Hi,
I saw another question about making these in a muffin pan, but I was wondering if anyone has written the exact time in the oven with a muffin pan (I scrolled a LOT but didn’t find any such comments). I am going to make it for a party so want to make sure I have as close to details as possible.
Please let me know!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Heidi, we’re not seeing any mentions of an exact time either. We’d say probably 5-10 minutes less. Hope that helps!
shirley says
remembering coming across this recipe on MB, i turned my left over baked sweet potatoes into decadent brownies! i substituted half of the maple syrup with oat milk and the sweetness was perfect. subtle, balanced, fudge-y, satisfying. i made a double batch so there is enough to share with friends this weekend and to freeze for later.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Love that, Shirley! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kat says
Great to know. I planned to cut the syrup in half as it seemed like too much but I wasn’t sure if I would need more liquid. I will give this a try!
Geraldine Shearan says
Could you do this exact same recipe with pumpkin purée 🎃?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Geraldine, other readers have reported doing so with success. Let us know if you try it!
Mikaela says
Yummy and glad I made it since had some leftover sweet potato which needed to be used but unlikely to bake again.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Mikaela, we’re glad to hear you enjoyed it, but sorry to hear you wouldn’t make it again. Would you mind sharing why?
Mikaela says
texture and found it a bit too sweet. Love so many other of minimalist recipes though!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for the feedback, Mikaela! Some other readers who prefer less sweetness have used half the maple syrup with success. Hope that helps if you decide to give it another try!
Geraldine Shearan says
I made this recipe as written with olive oil in the mix and pecans to finish. Absolutely amazing 🤩 Friends enjoyed them too.
I now have a batch in the oven with pumpkin as I had some leftover that needed using up so I hope these turn out just as yummy! I mixed butters this time using almond, cashew and some tahini. Excited for the oven bell 🛎
I make so many recipes from this site and don’t often share the results or my happiness but just know… I Love how easy and delicious your cleverly thought out experiments taste and have been a devoted fan for years now! Thanks so very much xxxx
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, this is amazing, Geraldine! Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! xo
Demetra Antoniou says
hi! Thank you for this amazing recipe! can i use this recipe on a 3 layered cake? or it is too fudgy to stand ?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Demetra, we think it’s too fudgy, but let us know if you try it out! We’d suggest this or this recipe.
Susan Weber says
I have made these several time and they are wonderful. I want to bring them to a work event but our school is nut free. Could you recommend a substitute for the almond butter?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Susan! Tahini would work!
Susan Weber says
Thank you!!
Lee says
This brownie is delicious. Definitely way more fudgy than cakey. I reduced the sugar and added a couple of chopped dates. Also added some mashed banana because the batter seemed a little dry. Some extra salt on top was a nice touch.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Lee!
Bryan Hill says
If we want to eliminate the added oil could we increase the nut butter content? Or perhaps use tahini instead of oil?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Bryan, we’d suggest subbing more nut butter or some applesauce. Hope that helps!
Neha says
A winner every time! We’re sugar conscious, so I usually do 1/2 the maple syrup (sub honey) or 1/4 the maple syrup + the chocolate chips. I’ve never had the toothpick come out clean so I just embrace the gooey-ness at the 28-minute mark. Thank you!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Love that! Thank you for sharing, Neha! xo
Maddy says
These brownies look amazing!
I’ve tried several black bean brownie recipes before, and I’ve been sorely dissapointed with the results. Sweet potato seems like an amazing alternative!
Is there any chance I could substitute monkfruit granulated sweetener for the maple syrup? Do you recommend adding more liquid to the batter to compensate, and if so, do you think water (or brewed coffee) would work out?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Maddy, another mentioned using Lakanto monkfruit maple flavored syrup with success, so that could be an option! For granulated monkfruit, it will likely require more wet ingredients (e.g. dairy-free milk or oil). Let us know how it goes!
Cynthia says
Hello! If I wanted to make this in a 9×13 inch dish, how much should I increase the recipe by? Double? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’d suggest doubling!
Kristen says
Delicious! So fudgy and satisfying. A true brownie! I only used half the recommended maple syrup (used a mix of agave and maple syrup bc I didn’t have enough syrup) bc I was stressed about the sugar amount and it was still perfectly sweet and tasty. This recipe is a keeper for sure.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kristen! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Chadda says
Honestly these are so good you don’t even need the maple syrup! Love these
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Chadda!
Breanna Butterworth says
I started making these almost every week! After the first batch I was hooked! my boyfriend and coworkers love them too and ask for them often! great recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad everyone enjoys them! Thank you for sharing, Breanna! xo
KT says
Yum! Turned out fab. Sprinkled with cacao nibs & slivered almonds … thumbs up all round 😊
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thank you for sharing, KT!
Mariah Bonsall says
Hello, I am really excited to try this but I have one issue. Maple syrup is very expensive here in Brazil. 100 bucks for 250ml. What can I substitute it with? I also do have maple extract, as a side note.
Thank you for taking the time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Mariah, we think you could use agave, date syrup, or honey (if not vegan). Hope that helps!
Tisha Underwood says
These! Are! The! Brownies!!!!!!
Oh my goodness… FUDGEY …. Not rubbery!
I used 24 grams regular cocoa , 24 grams black cocoa, and added 1 teaspoon instant espresso.
Sprinkled the top before baking with chopped pecans and Trader Joe’s 72% Dark Chocolate Chips. Brownie Nirvana!!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Tisha. Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Tanya says
Delicious!
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xoxo!
Sans says
Easy and very creamy brownie! I used peanut butter and coconut oil.
Thanks for the amazing easy recipe 😊
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
So glad you enjoyed it, Sans! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Carolyn Brummel says
Thanks for my new favorite brownie recipe! Even my husband, not usually a fan of GF baking, loves them. I substituted canned sweet potato.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Carolyn, we’re so glad to hear it! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Emily Prueitt says
Could I use banana instead of sweet potato in this recipe?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hmm, possibly! We haven’t tried that. But we think it would have a subtle banana flavor. If that doesn’t bother you, go for it!
Elizabeth says
I replaced the almond butter with tahini, and sprinkled some toasted white sesame seeds on at the end (instead of adding pecans into the batter)- it was SO FUDGEY! Thank you so much for the recipe :))
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Ooo – sounds delish! Thanks for the lovely review, Elizabeth! xo
Eva says
Easy and delicious! The second time I made them I used half tahini/half peanut butter and I think I liked them even better.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Eva! xo
Faith V. says
I made these because I saw your stories on IG and I was intrigued. I wasn’t sure what to think of a brownie with a sweet potato base, but let me tell you, these are DELICIOUS!
They are NOT dry like brownies usually are, and they indeed have a rich and fudgy texture. I used chunky peanut butter instead of almond butter, and what’s best is that you get all the great properties of the sweet potato without it even tasting anything like sweet potato.
I let my husband taste a piece and he thought they had some kind of filling– that is how decadent these are. He loved them, and had no idea (until I told him) that the base was sweet potato!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! We’re so glad you gave it a try and enjoyed. Thank you for the lovely review, Faith! xo
Michael J Howey says
Hi there, if you are not wanting to use oat flour. Do you sub for a mix of almond meal and coconut flour? Or either of them by themselves? Thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Michael, any of those options would be fine. If using coconut flour, just know it’s more drying, so start with less. Hope that helps!
Jane Clairene Siemarga says
It was really good thank you!💖🥺
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Jane! xo
Courtney says
Had a strong pregnancy craving for brownies today and these were everything and more than I dreamed!! They are fantastic on their own but truly out of this world with ice cream!
Thanks for a healthier recipe to help me through my cravings 😜
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Courtney! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Pamela says
I forgot to add the rating in my last post. Definitely 5 stars from this gal!!!
Pamela says
Sooooo easy and delicious!!! These will be a staple for me in my house for sure :). Keep your recipes coming, I enjoy so many of them.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
You’re so kind, Pamela! We are so glad you enjoyed it =) Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Sarah says
These are DELICIOUS, thank you!! I used pumpkin seed butter and a mix of oat flour and brown rice flower, a little less maple syrup, and a shorter baking time, and they were amazing :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thank you for sharing, Sarah! xo
Nancy Belz says
Would it be possible to use roast pumpkin purée instead of the sweet potato? Thank you so much I look forward to your response.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Nancy, other readers have done so with success. Let us know how it goes!
Jessica says
Have you ever tried tapioca flour with this recipe? If so, would I use 2/3 c? I usually use the oat flour that’s mentioned in the recipe but I randomly inherited some tapioca flour and wanted to maybe try it out. I’ve never used tapioca flour so am clueless as to how to use it. Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jessica, tapioca flour can lead to a stringy consistency, so we wouldn’t recommend using it as the only flour. But as part of a GF blend, it should work! Tapioca works great for vegan cheese.
Jennifer says
How much AP flour would you sub for the oat flour? Thanks
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jennifer, It should work, but it can be more drying so add less (little by little) and be careful not to over bake!
Kelly says
Yum! I have alway been reluctant to try ‘healthier’ versions of brownies but these turned out so well. I used less Maple Syrup but they were still sweet. They are so rich and fudgey. I feel like this is quite a forgiving recipe as I changed the quantity of a few ingredients and it still turned out well. Perfect for a lunchbox treat (daughters school is not nut free).
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Kelly! We’re so glad you both enjoy the brownies!
Ana Paula says
These are delicious! I added a bit of water as maybe my potatoes were a bit dry and the dough seemed dry (maybe due to potatoes being old)… it disappeared so fast I couldn’t take a pic. Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Ana! Thank you for sharing! Ah, yes, that could explain it being a little dry. Or another idea would be if you’re using a thicker nut butter?
Neha Jain says
The recipe turned out awesome! I dint have avocado oil so replaced it with olive, still turned out great :) Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Neha! Thank you for sharing! xoxo
Tracy says
My house smelled amazing as they baked but I was disappointed in how dry they were. I will try them again and maybe this time I will use vegan butter instead of the coconut oil and see if that helps. Or maybe I will shorten the baking time.
Thanks again for a great recipe. I will get it right eventually. :-)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Tracy, we’re sorry to hear that! A couple ideas here: 1) Were you using oat flour? Coconut flour will make them more dry. 2) Were you using a more dry variety of sweet potato? They can vary in their moisture content. Our favorite variety for these is garnet yams.
tracy says
I used Oat Flour so maybe it was the sweet potato. Today I tasted the brownies and they are pretty moist. I guess they needed to sit and rest for a bit. :-)
Angela says
Can I make these brownies in a 9×9 pan? If so, should I change the amount of time that I bake them for?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Angela, that should be fine without much modification – maybe just a few minutes less? Let us know if you try it!
Amy says
I made sweet potato brownies with tahini, and sweetened with dates! My post with the details for my subs is on Instagram @wastenot.livegreen.
Amanda says
Hi there! Is there anyway to make this sugar free?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Amanda, another mentioned using Lakanto monkfruit maple flavored syrup with success. Hope that helps! Let us know if you give it a try!
Stace says
Could you sub pumpkin puree for the sweet potato puree?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Stace, other readers have reported doing so with success! Hope that helps!
Sabrina says
Thank you so much for this recipe! The texture perfectly emulates a classic brownie. I made it with rapeseed oil and almond butter.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sabrina! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Sam says
I followed this recipe to a T and I’m so disappointed. The brownies have an odd consistency and are way too sweet. I’m no stranger to healthier baking but I’d give this recipe a firm pass.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Sam, we’re so sorry to hear that was your experience! This recipe is usually a reader favorite. Is it possible you were using an especially sweet variety of sweet potato? Did you use oat flour or another type?
Sam says
I don’t think my sweet potatoes were especially sweet although I do tend to cut sugar in recipes in half which I didn’t in this case. I also used oat flour. The consistency was definitely better the next day but still not ideal. Think I’ll stick with the black bean brownies going forward.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for the reply! These ones are on the sweeter side, so if you prefer things less sweet, we could see that! Not sure what to recommend on the texture though.
Tara Y Forward says
This recipe was absolutely WONDERFUL! These brownies are so delicious. I saw this recipe earlier today and just happened to have all ingredients on-hand. The texture was perfect. I only omitted the peanuts due to a nut allergy, but otherwise this recipe was great. My family gives it a thumbs up. Thanks, Minimalistbaker!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Tara. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Aretouli says
Another one of your recipes I keep making! Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it! xoxo
Jordan says
So ridiculously fudgy and delightful! The only mod I made was using 1/3 cup maple syrup instead of 2/3 as I’m trying to cut down on sugar. It still totally satisfied my sweets craving and the texture was exactly what I want in a brownie.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Awesome, thanks for the kind review and for sharing your experience, Jordan! xo
elizabeth says
WOW!! absolutely scrumptious. super fudgey and hit the spot. thank you! i will be making them again.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks for the kind review, Elizabeth! So glad you enjoyed! xo
Stephanie says
I needed brownies today, and these so hit the spot! (No mods.) Love the texture and flavor… I have leftover sweet potatoes, too. Yumm!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Stephanie. Thanks for sharing! xo
Vicki says
These are so deliciously fudgy and rich. Also, so easy to make. I have now found my goto brownie recipe. Thankyou so much
Wonderful! Thanks or sharing, Vicki!
Marissa Manzanilla says
Can I skip the sea salt next time? Mine came out very salty. Not sure why. I used just the 1/4 tsp.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sure! Sorry that happened.
Joan O'Neill says
The best brownies ever! I added extra vegan chocolate pieces into the mix as well as scattering on top. Making again today can’t wait!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Joan. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Darcie Clark says
I made these over Easter weekend and LOVED them. I peeled and steamed the sweet potato instead of baking it and I reduced the maple syrup to 1/2 cup and they were still sweet enough for my tastes. I baked mine for about 32 minutes and was worried they’d be pudding-like inside, but I left them in the pan to cool and their texture was perfectly fudgy. Thanks for another great recipe I will return to again and again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Great! Thanks for sharing, Darcie! xo
John Blackburn says
Second time I’ve made these and are really tasty and fudge. This time though I’ve ended up having to make two as I cooked to much sweet potato, are they freezable as I don’t want to eat them all at once. Thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Two batches of brownies is never a bad thing ;) We’re glad you enjoy the recipe, John! Thank you for sharing!
Desi says
So delicious! I’m not a fan a cakey brownies and these are definitely not. They’re very fudgy and amazing… and nutritious! My toddler loved them too. I skipped the chips and used slices almonds instead and it came out great! Will be making this again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad you both enjoy them, Desi. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Shannon says
These are hands down the best brownies I’ve ever eaten! I’m making them at least once a week now, and they’re so delicious every time. When I don’t have sweet potato I use canned pumpkin purée which turns out great. And sometimes I add in a tablespoon of cinnamon with the cocoa powder to spice it up a bit!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Shannon. Love your modifications too. Thanks for sharing!
Mary Hanover says
do These brownies freeze ok?
Yes, and I believe others have had success (scan the comments). Let us know how it goes!
Alice says
I freeze them individually then defrost in the microwave until they’re really warm and pair with cream – still really yummy!
Natalie says
Can I sub butternut squash for the sweet potato?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Natalie, We haven’t tried that, but it might work! Let us know how it goes!
Natalie says
They are delicious! I love this recipe. I usually make them with sweet potato but was trying to get rid of squash and the substitution worked perfectly.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Natalie!
Rebecca says
I just made these for the first time today and they are delicious! Even the mixture I had to try and stop myself eating too much of. The only small modification I made was using 1/3 C oat flour and 1/3 C fine almond meal just because I like almond meal in brownies. I’m trying to reduce my dairy, gluten and sugar intake so these will make a great treat for when I have a chocolatey sweet craving! Thank you very much for this recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy these brownies! Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
Marcy Cody says
I made the sweet potato brownies. Really good 😋 I used half of the syrup. Had to bake about 45 minutes. Thanks
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing, Marcy!
Rebecca Brogden says
how many grams does a 1/12 serving weigh? thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’d estimate approximately 65 grams based on the weight of the ingredients.
Carley S says
I substituted corn syrup for maple syrup (becaes it’s cheaper) and the brownies turned out great! A great recipe if you like really dense, fudgy brownies- I recommend keeping them in the fridge so they stay firm!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for sharing, Carley. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Shannon says
I made these tonight and they are amazing! Only slight change I made was adding 1 tsp espresso powder since I had it on hand and it enhances the chocolate flavor. I will make these again and again! Thank you for a delicious gluten and dairy free dessert recipe!
Amazing! Thanks, Shannon. Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Jennifer says
You mentioned using coconut flour, will the amount be the same?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jennifer, Start with 1/2 as much and work your way up – be careful, it can be quite absorbent / drying.
Rebeckah Zdor says
What magic is this?! I’ve made this twice now. The first time, I used just cacao powder, but the second time I used a 50/50 mix of cocoa and cacao. The second batch has a more traditional brownie flavor while still retaining some of the healthy benefits of cacao. I also used peanut butter the first time, so it had a peanut butter cup sort of flavor. I’ve enjoyed it both times, but this second time is truly superb. I was licking the baking utensils clean 😋
I also used just a food processor to mix the batter and puree the sweet potato. Less dishes that way.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Smart! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Rebeckah!
Lara says
This is my go to brownie recipe. It is AMAZING. It’s a crowd pleaser every time, even for those who are used to regular bakery brownies made with sugar and wheat.
You can’t tell there is sweet potato in it, but you can tell there’s something extra delicious. The sweet potato with nut butter mix is to die for on it’s own (I usually double the batch and use the mix for other things such as on toast, stirred through porridge), and it adds a wonderful caramel taste to the brownie.
I cannot rate this recipe highly enough!
Note: this recipe works without oil – I hardly notice the difference.
Warning: do not triple the recipe and expect yourself to have self-control (I have learnt from experience! Though I have no regrets!)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Lara. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Sindhu says
Loved the ingredients in this so had to try it out. They tasted amazing. Used peanut butter. But i had to add a little bit of milk to the batter because after incorporating the dry ingredients i found the batter to be too crumbly. So unfortunately mine didn’t qualify for a vegan brownie, nevertheless tasted delicious. What do you think i can add instead of milk? Or rather how do i avoid the crumbly texture?
You could add a little melted butter or oil instead in the future if crumbly for better results. I’m wondering if this happened because your peanut butter was thick and not runny / drippy? Thanks for the helpful review, Sindhu!
Evelyn says
Wow I am impressed! I am not vegan but these were really good. I only had pumpkin puree so added a little more oat flour to compensate for the extra liquid. Will def make again. Thank you
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Evelyn! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications!
Lena says
I made this recipe yesterday to bring to a dinner party as dessert and it was a big success.
Modifications:
– I had no maple syrup, so I used 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp date syrup (and a couple tbsp brandy to replace the missing liquid)
– I did not include chocolate chips or pecans; did include peanut butter caramel fudge dollops for a little something extra.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, Lena!
Kate says
Ok these are heavenly. I was afraid by electric mixing my earth balance and miyoko’s butter into the first part because it was so lumpy that I had overmixed them because by 40 min they still wouldn’t set but then I read it’s all about the cool with brownies so I took them out in fear of overdoing it and they’re great. I also used a round 8.5” dark pan. I’ve ordered a light 8” square for next batch.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad they turned out well! Thanks so much for sharing, Kate!
Ella says
I’m not a big fan of nut butter so would using regular softened butter instead be alright?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We haven’t tried it that way, but perhaps! Let us know how it goes!
Julie says
My husband and I loved these brownies! We ate them with a scoop each of vanilla and chocolate peanut butter ice cream and yum!!! I used peanut butter and did top them with pecans and chocolate chips. We will definitely make this recipe again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum! Love your additions, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Diana says
These are dangerously good! I’m not vegan but I think this recipe beats several “traditional” brownie recipes that I’ve tried. I’ll definitely be coming back to make these again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Diana. Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Marina S says
Came out so yummy! I replaced maple syrup with honey and a bit of water, to get a similar consistency. Also added a tad more oil and used about 325 grams of sweet potato puree instead of 255.
Came out very rich and gooey. All family loved it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing, Marina! xo
Pia says
Can I substitute maple syrup with sugar? If yes, how much should i use? Thank you!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Pia, we haven’t tried it, but another reader mentioned using cane sugar + 2 tbsp of water instead of maple syrup. Let us know if you try it!
RitaRutnard says
Yum! We loved these! Used walnuts on top instead of pecans, which added a lovely toasted flavor from the walnuts. Skipped the chocolate chips and added coconut flakes to the batter. Wonderfully gooey and perfect flavor even when eaten straight from the freezer. Partner said best brownies yet!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you both enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ellie M says
Love this recipe! You could make this for literally anyone, and if they like brownies they will love this ! Great one to whip up for friends. I will defiantly be recommending to clients too. I don’t like things too sweet, so went with the suggestions in the comments about substituting some of the maple for strong coffee…. i did, 90g maple + 70g (decaf ) coffee, and the sweetness was perfect for me (though I’d up it for visitors!) I’m not vegan so i used homemade organic ghee as my fat as i thought the intense caramel buttery flavour could be tasty, which it was!…and i also went with peanut butter instead of almond, just because i had more in the cupboard. A great versatile recipe, and should be good too for low FODMAP diets, which is just an added bonus…..what is not to like?! Thanks xx
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Ellie. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jo says
This recipe has been my go-to brownie recipe for some time. I needed a nut free version so this time I swapped out the almond butter for avacado and it was just as delicious! I blended a whole avacado into the sweet potato then cooked as usual.
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Jo!
Emma says
These were so unbelievably good. Better than any other brownie I’ve ever had. I followed a swap suggested by another commenter by halving the maple syrup and replacing the missing half with espresso. I love chocolate but don’t have a big sweet tooth, so they completely got my seal of approval. I made these together with a friend (via Skype…sign of our times, right?) and she, her mom, her husband, me and my husband all loved these. I plan to make them again soon because they were gone too quick before I could get a good picture to share. Pecans on top are a serious must. Thanks so much for this recipe!!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Emma!! Love the addition of pecans!
Aliki says
Amazing receipes and very healthy .Thank you for sharing with us 💜
xoooooo
Sandy says
Wow! These brownies are amazing…and I love the healthy ingredients. I was just hoping to make decent brownies from what I had in my cupboard…and with this, I have found my new favorite recipe. So good, so fudgy! Thank you!
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We’re so glad you enjoy them, Sandy! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Sandy William says
Perfect fudgy brownies! My whole family loved this recipe, thank you!
xoxo!
Laurie says
was intrigued about baking with a sweet potato, but the recipe looked tempting as it didn’t have a ton of sugar. I wasn’t sure the maple syrup would be sweet enough but it was. I used King Arthur whole wheat flour as that is what I had in the pantry. End result-moist,gooey and delicious. My husband couldn’t tell the difference, and later today I will take them to my daughter and son-in-law to try.
The recipe is a keeper.
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Laurie! xo
Nicki says
Made with a mix of almond flour and cassava flour as I was in the middle of an elimination diet for allergies and no other flours I could use….even with the subs this was incredible! About to try tonight with sunflower butter and oat flour. Thank you!
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We’re so glad it turned out well! Thanks for sharing, Nicki! xo
Colleen says
10/10 would recommend. My food processor never gets oat flour quite fine enough, so instead I opted to go with half Bob’s Red Mill 1 for 1 gluten free flour and half almond flour. Still so, so chocolaty and fudgy and indulgent. In my top five favorite things I’ve ever baked!
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Colleen. P.s. we find a high-speed blender works better for homemade flours. Hope that helps!
Naoise says
Last time I made brownies the sugar content scared me so much, but these bad boys taste almost the same, seem indulgent but are so so much more wholesome. I split the maple syrup in half with brown sugar because I wasn’t sure if I had enough so it was a tad dry going in but its still is so tasty
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Thanks so much for the lovely review, Naoise. We are so glad you enjoyed these ones! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Sar says
So delicious and rich. Definitely recommend!
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Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Sar! xo
Callie says
These were amazing! My 3 year old loved making the oat flour in the food processor, and he (and I) could not have been happier with these brownies! We had to use pumpkin purée since I ran out of sweet potatoes (oops), and we replaced half of the maple syrup with agave. I can’t wait to try it out as written next time! Thanks for a delicious treat.
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Aw, too cute! We’re so glad you both enjoyed them. Thanks for the lovely review, Callie! xo
Saffron says
These are so amazing! Literally the best brownie we’ve ever eaten with such wholesome and delicious ingredients! Thank you guys!
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Yay! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Saffron! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Emiley says
These were delicious! I don’t like peanut butter or almond butter in my brownies so I subbed chia gel and that worked well. The sweet potatoes and olive oil were undetectable, even to kiddos. I had to bake them a little longer than the recipe instructs. A total hit. I’ll be making these again! Thanks, Dana!
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Whoop! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed them, Emiley. Thanks so much for sharing!
Lydia says
I have IBS so I was excited to find a recipe that was suitable for me to enjoy. These brownies are so fudgy and decadent without being too sweet. I used 1/3 c coconut flour, and 1/3 c GF flour and I substituted the sweet potato for pumpkin puree from a can. Thank you for the scrumptious recipe!
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Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed this one, Lydia! Thanks so much for the lovely review.
Stef says
Amazing brownies, loved the taste and texture. We had a purple sweet potato on hand, so we ended up using that. Halved the amount of maple syrup and added 1/3 cup of strong coffee – delicious!
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Stef!
Twick says
Thanks for the coffee tip! Hehe just made my first batch (currently in oven) and am disappointed I left out coffee lol. Always great with chocolate
Emma says
I followed your suggestion for using coffee in place of half of syrup…seriously yummy – thanks!
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Emma!
May says
Wow! This was sensational! They were the perfect sweetness and they were gooey!
Can’t wait to make them again. I might try a few variations.
Thanks you for a great recipe
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Thanks so much for the lovely review, May. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Mimi says
First time making this recipe, so I followed it exactly as written. I guess I was expecting a ‘healthy’ tasting brownie (aka no rich chocolate flavor or decadent fudgy texture), but I was soooooo wrong. This 8 x 8 tray of chocolate heaven DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
I will definitely be making this again with some slight modifications and add ons. High five, Dana!
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Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Mimi. Thanks for sharing! xo
Melissa says
I’ve made these brownies a handful of times now and they never disappoint. Occasionally I’ll add a tablespoon or two to the batter if it seems dry but other than that stick to the recipe. Topping with walnuts and chocolate chips are a must! Awesome recipe for vegans and carnivores alike.
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We’re so glad you enjoy them, Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing!
Sky says
I’m so surprised as to how delicious and gooey they are.. I once made a chocolate cake with courgette and it was disgusting, so I vowed never to bake with veg again… until now!
I usually make raw brownies with just dates, cacao and walnuts, but I’m a convert now to these.
I subbed tahini, plus extra instead of the oil, chopped up half an 85% chocolate bar in, blended a cup of soaked dates instead of maple syrup, added sea salt, vanilla powder, coffee extract and some walnuts inside the batter.. they blew my mind! Yummers! 🤎🤎🤎
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Yay! We’re so glad you enjoy them, Sky! Thanks so much for sharing!
Laura says
Hi, could you tell me how many dates you added? I made this with 8 blended medjool dates and the brownies were not sweet at all I ended up drizzling maple syrup on top…. :(
Skye says
Sure.l I added a cup of dates as well as the maple syrup and they were amazing.. I just knew they wouldn’t have been sweet enough for me without adding to it.. I did also add half a bar of 85% dark cho plate so I guess that had a bit of sugar in too., I have since remade them replacing the maple syrup with coconut sugar, and also another time with erythretol, with the dates as well, and they were all amazing! It’s worth trying different sweeteners but it’s worth it As they are soo good!
Naomi Voss says
Yum! I had to sub in tahini because I was out of almond butter, but the end result was still really good.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing, Naomi!
Johanna Segura says
I just finished baking this and bringing it to my partner’s home. I sliced some squares and oh my goshness!!!! They’re so delicious!! 😋
These are the best stone in my stomach chocolate fudge-y yet flaky on the outside pieces of menstrual craving dreams I’ve ever had. Really hit the spot. And yes, I ate them before dinner. They’re surprisingly filling as well!
Definitely will make again and again!! Thank-you!! Keep doing what you do!!! Honestly, you’re the best food blogger I cook and bake from. Your recipes never disappoint. Happy New Year 💘🎉🎊!!!!
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Aw, thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review, Johanna! Happy New Year to you! xoxo
Emma Borho says
WOW! My sister recently began a dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free protocol from her naturopath, so we were looking for a fun treat for her to eat over the holidays. These were perfect! We actually made a double batch in a 9×13 pan (added about 10 additional baking minutes). Stored in the fridge, they get even fudgier! Will be making again for sure.
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Aw, yay! We’re so glad she was able to enjoy them and that you enjoyed them too =) Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Gill says
I am wondering if honey can be substituted instead of maple syrup and if so, at what ratio? Also want to say that I love this recipe: made it so many times and people cannot even tell that they are vegan/gluten-free/no refined sugar. They’re delicious! Maple syrup works great in this but I have just run out in my pantry :(. Thanks!
It should work in a 1:1 ratio? Thanks for the kind words! Let us know how it goes if you try.
Ana says
Hi, first time attempting to make this brownies but I am wondering if a muffin pan would work to bake these??
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Sure! Just bake for less time.
Preeti says
Easy. Clean. Delicious.
It is hard to find gluten-free, vegan and low saturated fat baked goods. This recipe accommodates for numerous dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor or moisture. I modified the recipe slightly by adding less maple syrup and making my own almond butter (sweetened with dates). The sweet potatoes disappear in the dish. I will make these brownies again!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Preeti!
Victoria says
It’s my first time baking with sweet potatoes in a dessert… this tastes incredible! Just like “normal” brownies. The sweetness level is just right, and so nice with a cup of coffee. Will be making this again soon!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Victoria! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Ankita P says
Loved these brownies! I used 1/3 cup of maple syrup instead of the 2/3 and they tasted fine! I also used walnuts instead of pecans and included chocolate chips into the batter. You can’t taste the sweet potato at all and my fam didn’t even know it was there! I personally love the fudgey texture!
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We’re so glad they turned out well! Thanks for sharing, Ankita! xo
Why Ch says
I eat very sweet How much sugar to add?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi, other readers have really enjoyed these brownies as written, so we’d suggest taste testing as written. Then, you can add more maple syrup, to taste.
Ana-Maria Mckeown says
Probably the most delicious brownies I ever had!!! 🥰
Amazing! Thanks for sharing Ana-Maria!
Thomas says
I cannot believe how good these brownies are. They really are so fudgy and taste so decadent, but have actual nutritional value. Ireduced the maple syrup to about 1/2 cup and used normal all-purpose flour and they came out great. I baked them for exactly 32 minutes and I thought the texture was spot on; thick and rich, but not claggy or wet.
Really an incredible recipe. My go-to brownie recipe from now on.
Yes yes yes! Thanks for sharing your modifications and review, Thomas!
Anna says
Love this recipe – made it a couple times.
Sub:
Less maple syrup (used 1/2 cup but can probably take it down even more)
Used a 8×5 loaf pan instead of 8×8; baked at 325 for 35 minutes
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Anna! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Bria says
I am obsessed with this recipe! I make it multiple times a month and have to resist not eating it all in one sitting! I sub the sweet potato for canned pumpkin (lazy hack!) and the oat flour for equal amounts coconut flour and they turn out perfect!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Bria!
T says
I am looking to make this but want to try swirling the nut butter on top rather than mixing it into the batter… Do you think that will work or will it mess up the consistency of the brownies? Thanks!!
Mmm, not sure. I’d do 1/2 in and 1/2 on top. OR still put the nut butter in the batter (adds fat and body), and then add additional on top to swirl. Let us know if you try!
Mindy says
SO GOOD! Only changes were adding in some cardamom and cinnamon. Topped with chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and sea salt. Definitely a repeat recipe!!!
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Love the additions, Mindy! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Juliana says
Just made this for the second time, and it was amazing! Only sub was that I mixed maple syrup + coconut sugar (maybe 30gr less in total), and added an extra tsp of vanilla.
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Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Juliana!
Myra says
I think this recipe is best suited for someone with a more “clean living” palate. I eat a fairly healthy vegan diet, but I’m used to my desserts tasting sweet. Unfortunately these brownies tasted very off and not enough like a dessert for me to want to eat another piece.
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Hi Myra, sorry to hear that was your experience! This is one of our fan favorites, so we wonder if something may have gone wrong? Did you make any modifications?
T Ruttos says
These are by far a win across the board – kids and skeptics alike. The recipe makes a rich, fudgy brownie. The ingredients are simple, it’s quick to make and usually a hit at a hip get together where you might find many V/GF friends! Sometimes I’ll add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne. To really send it, I like to top mine with chocolate hummus for a frosted version. Love some good soluble fiber in a dessert. No other brownie compares now. Chef’s kiss, yum!
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Whoop! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Linda says
Great recipe! Easy to make with ingredients I always have (I used coconut oil and peanut butter). My husband and daughter loved them. Thank you very much, I will definitely be making them again!
Thanks for sharing, Linda!
Paula Britto Vaz says
I used agave instead of maple syrup and they tasted yummy too.
Super delish for less guilt! Thanks for this recipe!
delphine says
Hi !!!
I wanna try this but I absolutely want to use real dark chocolate (70%) and not cocoa powder. Would that change the whole recipe ?
Thank youuuu :)
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Hi Delphine, we aren’t sure that would work. If you try it, we’d suggest increasing the amount of dry ingredients to compensate. Let us know how it goes!
Barb says
I made these delicious brownies for my son’s birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed them. Very chocolaty with perfect texture. As suggested we had them with a scoop of dairy free ice cream. It was a perfect healthy happy birthday treat! Thank you for sharing or recipe.
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Barb! Happy birthday to your son!
Erin says
I made these for a non-vegan chef friend of mine and she LOVED them!
(As did I)
They were super fudgey and easy to make.
I accidentally forgot to put in the “vegan butter” and they still turned out deliciously perfect.
I also used Walnuts instead of Pecans and the textural difference between the fudge brownie and the nuts were to die for!
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Yay! We’re so glad you both enjoyed them, Erin! Thanks for sharing!
Mona says
Pretty much guilt-free brownies! The sweet potato helps cut the sugar and sweetness but still so delicious and easy to make. I may incorporate chocolate chips in the mix next time to make them a little naughty.
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Chocolate chip would be a delicious addition =) Thanks for sharing, Mona!
Su says
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. It’s become my go to brownie recipe now. Love its fudge texture!
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Su! xo
Ella Nora says
Amazing recipe I recommend increasing the flour by a fourth and adding some course sea salt I too otherwise 10/10 I couldn’t even taste the sweet potato