So, I’ve been on this whole healthy eating kick lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I stumbled upon this recipe for sweet potato brownies, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, who doesn’t love brownies, right? And if they’re healthy, even better!
First thing I did was gather all my ingredients. I grabbed a couple of sweet potatoes from my pantry, and then I made sure I had some cocoa powder, eggs, and a bit of maple syrup for sweetness. I decided to make everything from scratch, no boxed mixes for me. I also added a pinch of salt and some baking powder to help them rise.
I started by washing and peeling those sweet potatoes. Then, I chopped them up into smaller chunks and threw them into a pot of boiling water. While the sweet potatoes were softening up, I got a big mixing bowl and got started on the dry ingredients.
I dumped in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. I whisked those together until they were all nice and combined. Once the sweet potatoes were fork-tender, I drained them and mashed them up until they were smooth, no lumps allowed! Then, I added the mashed sweet potato to the dry ingredients.
Next, I cracked in the eggs and poured in the maple syrup. I mixed everything together with a spatula, making sure it was all well combined. It felt good, mixing all these natural ingredients. The batter looked a bit like regular brownie batter, just a little more orange-ish, I guess. I also made sure that my oven was preheating to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
I greased up a baking pan with some coconut oil. Then I poured the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. I popped it into the preheated oven and set a timer for about 25 minutes.
While the brownies were baking, I got busy cleaning up the kitchen. I find that cleaning as I go makes the whole process a lot less overwhelming. You know, less mess, less stress!
Finally, the timer went off, and I pulled the brownies out of the oven. The smell was amazing! A mix of chocolate and sweet potato, pretty interesting if you ask me. I let them cool for a bit before cutting them into squares.
I took a bite, and honestly, I was pretty impressed. They were moist, fudgy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. They weren’t exactly like regular brownies, but they were definitely a delicious and healthy alternative.
- Ingredients I used:
- Sweet potatoes (2 medium-sized)
- Cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Maple syrup (1/4 cup)
- Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (a pinch)
- Coconut oil (for greasing)
The Steps:
- Boil and Mash: Boiled the chopped sweet potatoes until they were soft, then mashed them up.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisked together cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Mixed the mashed sweet potato, eggs, and maple syrup into the dry ingredients.
- Bake: Poured the batter into a greased pan and baked at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the brownies cool before cutting and serving.
And there you have it, my little sweet potato brownie adventure! It was fun trying out this recipe, and it just goes to show that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. You can still enjoy your favorite treats, just with a little twist. I definitely recommend giving these a try, especially if you’re looking for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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