Sweet Potato Brownies

Photo: Sweet Potato Brownies
Rich vegan brownies with wholesome vegetables hiding inside!
Yield
12-16 Brownies
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup sweet potato purée (canned or homemade)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup liquid coconut oil + more to grease pan
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons brewed coffee
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Prepare an 8”x8” baking dish by greasing the sides with coconut oil. Line parchment paper on the bottom.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet potato, brown sugar, ¼ cup coconut oil, cocoa powder, coffee, vinegar and vanilla.
  3. In another large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. Pour dry mixture into the liquid mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy. Add in chocolate chips and walnuts and stir briefly to combine. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and continue cooling before slicing. Enjoy!