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Fudgy Avocado Sweet Potato Brownies

Best fudgy paleo brownies made with avocado and sweet potatoes! Easy flourless brownies with avocado buttercream frosting! Ultra-rich, veggie-packed, decadent, triple-chocolate, healthy brownies.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato see notes on how to make
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Frosting

  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup soft medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line the bottom of a 8" by 8" baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Blend ingredients for frosting in a food processor until smooth, then chill in fridge or freezer until brownies are ready.
  • In a food processor combine ingredients for brownies until smooth. Spread batter into a 8" by 8" baking dish.
  • Bake on 350F for 40 minutes, then cool before frosting. Optional: top with mini chocolate chips. Side note: it's best to store these in the fridge or freezer- I like them frozen!

Notes

Make mashed sweet potato by steaming sweet potato chunks, then mashing in a food processor or by hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2450IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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