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A plate with several square-cut, freshly baked sweet potato protein brownies, lightly sprinkled with desiccated coconut for garnish.
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5 from 23 votes

Fudgy Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

These fudgy sweet potato brownies – a healthier twist on traditional brownies, made without added sugar. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a nutrient-rich treat. Plus, they're gluten-free!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: brownies with protein powder, healthy brownies, high protein brownie recipe, protein brownies, protein powder brownies, recipe protein brownies, sweet potato brownies, sweet potato protein brownies, whole food brownies
Servings: 10
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Natalie Perry
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Immersion blender (or food processor)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup almond flour
  • 1 cup protein powder your choice of flavor
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Sweet Potato Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the whole sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until soft. Let it cool, then slice lengthwise and scoop out the inside.
  • Brownie Batter: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, blend together the sweet potato, eggs, almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  • Chocolate Chip Addition: If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Baking the Brownies: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter into it, spreading evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  • Cooling: Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing them into squares.

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Notes

  • For vegan brownies, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
  • For added texture, sprinkle some nuts into the batter with the chocolate chips.
  • Use a toothpick to check if its done. It should come out clean with just a few crumbs on it. Do not over bake! 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg