These wholesome candy potato brownies are naturally sweetened and straightforward to make. They’re so wealthy and fudgy nobody will be capable of inform that they’re made with veggies!
Are you able to even deal with these brownie pictures?! My mouth is watering simply taking a look at them. I’ve been engaged on revamping a few of my hottest EBF recipes, so right now I’m sharing these fan fave candy potato brownies, that are based mostly off my candy potato brownie bites!
As you might know, I’m a fan of sneaking veggies into my recipes every time I can. I’ve shared zucchini in a single day oats, cauliflower oatmeal and butternut squash pancakes, however these brownies may simply be my favourite strategy to sneak veggies into my eating regimen (plus, my youngsters love them!).
Why I Love This Recipe
- Wholesome – These brownies style simply as fudgy and decadent as your store-bought field brownies, however these ones are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with candy potato to switch a number of the oil and coconut flour to maintain these brownies gluten-free and grain-free. One brownie has solely 11 grams of sugar and 154 energy!
- Fudgy – The candy potato makes these brownies further mushy and the chocolate chips add that further fudginess. It’s that melt-in-your-mouth texture you need in a brownie!
- Simple – You solely want 10 easy substances and one bowl to whip up these brownies. Yay for much less dishes!
Substances Wanted
- candy potato – the candy potatoes assist so as to add moisture to the brownies with out a ton of oil. Plus, they pack a dietary punch! We’re baking the potato within the oven then mashing it, however you’ll be able to at all times steam the potato or used canned candy potato as an alternative.
- eggs – these are wanted to assist bind the substances and add construction to the brownies.
- pure maple syrup – I like utilizing maple syrup as a result of it’s a pure sweetener. Simply search for pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup that’s loaded with corn syrup and synthetic substances!
- coconut oil – this replaces butter and provides moisture to the brownies. Be sure you’re measuring the oil in its melted state.
- coconut flour – I haven’t examined this recipe with one other flour and I don’t suggest swapping it as coconut flour can’t be subbed 1:1 with different flours.
- cocoa powder – a much-needed ingredient for that wealthy chocolatey taste! Make sure that to make use of unsweetened powder. Cacao powder works for this recipe as effectively.
- darkish chocolate chips – I’ve been loving Lily’s chocolate chips for a sugar-free choice, however Get pleasure from Life can also be an incredible choice when you want dairy-free chips.
Discover the total ingredient checklist with measurements within the recipe card under.
Recipe Substitutions
- Make them vegan: The unique recipe for these candy potato brownies was made with 2 flax eggs, so you’ll be able to undoubtedly swap the eggs with flaxseed eggs to make the brownies vegan.
- Don’t have coconut flour? I haven’t examined this recipe with a special flour and I don’t suggest subbing the coconut flour. Coconut flour soaks up far more liquid than different flours and may’t be subbed 1:1. If you’d like you could possibly make my pumpkin brownies or avocado brownies and swap the pumpkin or avocado for candy potato as an alternative. You may also strive my oat flour brownies as an alternative.
- Swap the sweetener: You need to use honey, agave syrup or monk fruit maple syrup as a alternative.
- Use a special mix-in: Be at liberty to skip the chocolate chips or swap them with a special mix-in like chopped nuts.
Methods to Make
Step 1: First preheat the oven. Then pierce candy potato with a fork in 2-3 spots. Wrap in foil and roast till tender, about half-hour.
Step 2: Let the candy potato cool, then peel and mash with a fork till clean. Measure out 1 cup for the recipe.
Step 3: Mix the mashed candy potato with the remainder of the moist substances in a big mixing bowl. Stir to mix.
Step 4: Add the dry substances to the bowl with the moist substances. Combine to totally mix.
Step 5: Stir within the chocolate chips to the candy potato brownie batter.
Step 6: Add the batter to a sq. pan, prime with extra chocolate chips and bake for about 45 minutes. Let cool, then get pleasure from!
Brittany’s Tip!
Since these brownies are fudgy, it may be tough to inform once they’re executed. Use a toothpick to test the middle—if it comes out principally clear with a number of moist crumbs, they’re able to go. Don’t anticipate the toothpick to come back out utterly dry otherwise you may overbake them.
Methods to Serve Candy Potato Brownies
These brownies are scrumptious on their very own, particularly when heat from the oven, however listed below are a number of concepts to raise them much more:
- Vanilla ice cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream on prime of a heat brownie is the last word deal with. The chilly ice cream with the fudgy brownie is such a superb combo! You can additionally hold issues dairy-free with my straightforward banana ice cream.
- Coconut whip: A scoop of coconut whip cream can be so scrumptious on prime of those candy potato brownies.
- Greek yogurt: If you wish to hold issues on the lighter aspect, serve the brownies with a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt for some further protein and creaminess.
- Nut butter: A drizzle of your favourite nut butter wouldn’t solely style nice however add some further protein to your brownie. You’ll be able to’t go flawed with almond butter, particularly if it’s do-it-yourself. Different nice choices are cashew butter, peanut butter or tahini. This pumpkin almond butter would even be scrumptious for a contact of fall.
- With a ganache topping: For extra chocolatey goodness you could possibly make a chocolate ganache topping by melting 1/4 cup chocolate chips within the microwave. As soon as melted, add 1/8 cup milk of selection then unfold it over the cooled brownies. Because the brownies sit, the chocolate topping will begin to a harden a bit. You’ll be able to put them within the fridge to hurry up the method.
- Wholesome sizzling chocolate: If you happen to actually need to amp up the chocolate, get pleasure from a brownie with a heat cup of sizzling chocolate. My wholesome sizzling chocolate is the right, guilt-free pairing for these wealthy, fudgy brownies.
Methods to Retailer These Brownies
These brownies aren’t lasting lengthy in our home, however my suggestion is to retailer leftover brownies in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as one week or freezer for as much as 3 months. If freezing, allow them to thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than having fun with.
Continuously Requested Questions
If you happen to’re questioning why the heck I’m placing greens in my dessert, I’ve acquired loads of explanation why! So I don’t scare you off, I’ll begin by saying that candy potatoes add an incredible texture to those brownies – they assist to maintain them mushy and moist with out a ton of oil. Past that, candy potatoes add a dietary punch! They’re excessive in fiber and quite a lot of vital nutritional vitamins and minerals like beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium. (Supply)
Roasting brings out the pure sweetness within the potato, however when you’re brief on time, you’ll be able to microwave it. Prick the candy potato with a fork, wrap it in a humid paper towel, and microwave for about 8-10 minutes till mushy. The flavour gained’t be as wealthy, however it works in a pinch! You may also steam or boil candy potato chunks, then mash it as soon as mushy.
I personally didn’t assume you’ll be able to style the candy potato in any respect in these brownies! The flavour goes undetected due to the cocoa powder, maple syrup and chocolate chips. Belief me, even candy potato-haters will love this recipe!
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