Sweet Potato Brownies

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 cup (mashed) sweet potato
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. If using raw sweet potatoes, pierce them with a fork, microwave for 8-10 minutes until soft, then scoop out 1 cup of flesh and mash until smooth. (Use pre-cooked or canned sweet potato puree if preferred.)
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until smooth and well incorporated. (Optional: Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for extra indulgence.)
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft for fudgy brownies.
6. Allow to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; they taste even better chilled.