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Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies: The Ultimate Healthy Fudgy Dessert with Naturally-Sweet Excellence

A remarkably rich and fudgy brownie that uses a base of mashed sweet potato and ripe banana instead of flour and refined sugar. These brownies are held together with eggs and flavored with deep cocoa and dark chocolate chips. They are dense, moist, and perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving while getting a serving of veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 -12 squares
Course: Desserts
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • The Base: 1 medium sweet potato cooked and mashed until smooth
  • Natural Sweetener: 1 ripe banana
  • Structure: 2 large eggs
  • The Chocolate: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Prep Potato: Roast or steam the sweet potato until very soft. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl and mash until no lumps remain.
  2. Combine: Add the ripe banana to the bowl and mash it into the potato. Whisk in the 2 eggs and the cocoa powder.
  3. Smooth: Continue mashing and stirring with a fork until a thick, uniform batter forms.
  4. Fold: Stir in most of the dark chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chips on top.
  6. Cook: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will still feel quite soft.
  7. The "Set" Step: This is crucial—let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. Because they are flourless, they need that cooling time to firm up into a fudgy consistency.

Notes

  • Sweetness Level: Since this recipe relies on the banana for sweetness, make sure it is very spotty and ripe. If you prefer a sweeter brownie, you can add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey to the batter.
  • Texture Tip: For a super-smooth, "cake-like" texture, you can pulse the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor instead of mashing by hand.
  • Add-ins: A pinch of sea salt on top or a handful of chopped walnuts mixed in would add a great contrast to the soft texture.