4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Brownies {Super fudgy} - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

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byArman Liew

published on Apr 17, 2024

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Fudgy, rich, and perfectly sweetened, it doesn’t get better than sweet potato brownies! Made with no added sugar or flour, I can’t over how decadent they are!

Looking for more dessert recipes using sweet potato? Try my sweet potato blondies, sweet potato muffins, and sweet potato cake next.

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I’ve made my friends and family eat some pretty wild things, but out of every oddball flavor combination I’ve tried, none has been more successful than this sweet potato brownie recipe.

Naturally sweetened with–you guessed it, sweet potatoes–these brownies have the perfect texture and just the right amount of sweetness.

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make sweet potato brownies
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Storage instructions
  6. More brownies to try
  7. Sweet Potato Brownies (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • 4 ingredients. Aside from the sweet potatoes, everything else is simple baking staples.
  • A healthy treat. Without even trying, these brownies are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free. Plus, sweet potatoes add tons of antioxidants and fiber.
  • One blender and one baking dish. That’s all you need to get these brownies on the table.
  • Baked in 20 minutes. That’s half the time of traditional brownies!

★★★★★ REVIEW

“Made these as directed (minus chocolate chips) and they were perfect for a late-night sugar craving. Next batch, I’ll try with vanilla extract and maybe a few walnuts.” Joanna

Ingredients needed

  • Sweet Potato. Mashed with a fork until smooth, then cooled completely. This will give the brownies a starchy base and replace the eggs.
  • Maple Syrup. My favorite sticky sweetener, especially for pairing with sweet potatoes. I used 100% pure maple syrup.
  • Almond Butter. Drippy and smooth almond butter adds healthy fats! Be sure to use one that has no added sugar or salt.
  • Cocoa Powder. For the chocolate flavor, of course! I used unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Avoid using cacao powder, which is much stronger and bitter in comparison.
  • Chocolate chips. Optional, but there’s no such thing as too much chocolate in brownies, right?
  • Frosting. Optional, but I love a generous lathering of either my 2 ingredient chocolate frosting or healthy frosting.

How to make sweet potato brownies

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1- Prep. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a baking pan.

Step 2—Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until a smooth batter remains.

Step 3- Bake. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.

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Arman’s recipe tips

  • Use an electric mixer instead. If I don’t feel like breaking out the blender, I’ll mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and stir everything together with an electric hand mixer.
  • Save time. Use store-bought sweet potato puree instead (I like the Del Monte canned variety- it only has sweet potato).
  • If I don’t have enough sweet potato puree for the recipe, I’ll fold in a little pumpkin puree. It’s not cheating if it works!
  • Swap the almond butter. Any type of nut butter will work, like peanut butter or cashew butter. For nut-free brownies, use tahini or sunflower seed butter instead.
  • Adjust the consistency. When I tested this recipe, sometimes I noticed the brownie batter turned out quite thin and liquid. If you notice this, add a tablespoon or two of coconut flour or oat flour to thicken it back up. It should be the consistency of traditional brownies.
  • Add flavor. Fold in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, or top the brownies with sea salt for an extra boost of flavor.

Storage instructions

To store. Place cooled brownies in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge. Brownies refrigerated will keep fresh for up to 1 week.

To freeze. Wrap brownies individually in parchment paper and place them in a ziplock bag. Brownies kept in the freezer will keep fresh for up to 6 months.

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More brownies to try

  • Cherry brownies
  • Flourless brownies
  • Eggless brownies
  • Strawberry brownies
  • Or any of these brownie recipes

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Sweet Potato Brownies

5 from 894 votes

Fudgy, tender, and perfectly sweetened, it doesn’t get better than sweet potato brownies! Made with no added sugar or flour, they bake in just 20 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Servings: 6 servings

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato mashed
  • 1/2 cup almond butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a loaf pan and set aside.

  • In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend well until a smooth brownie batter remains.

  • Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake for around 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. If desired, add frosting, then slice.

Notes

For frosting, try my 2 ingredient chocolate frosting or healthy frosting (pictured).

TO STORE. Place cooled brownies in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge. Brownies refrigerated will keep fresh for up to 1 week.

TO FREEZE. You can freeze sweet potato brownies! Wrap brownies individually in parchment paper and place them in a ziplock bag. Brownies kept in the freezer will keep fresh for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 19gPotassium: 3mgFiber: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mgNET CARBS: 6g

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Arman Liew

Tried this recipe?Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld!

Originally published 2015, updated November 2019, republished April 2024.

4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Brownies {Super fudgy} - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

FAQs

4-Ingredient Sweet Potato Brownies {Super fudgy} - The Big Man's World ®? ›

Achieving a fudgy brownie is all to do with the ratio of fat to flour. A fudgy brownie recipe will use more fat than flour. Generally this is achieved by adding more butter or real chocolate to your brownie recipe. A cakey brownie recipe on the other hand will call for more flour in the ratio of fat to flour.

Why are my brownies like fudge? ›

Achieving a fudgy brownie is all to do with the ratio of fat to flour. A fudgy brownie recipe will use more fat than flour. Generally this is achieved by adding more butter or real chocolate to your brownie recipe. A cakey brownie recipe on the other hand will call for more flour in the ratio of fat to flour.

Why are brownies so sweet? ›

Most brownie recipes have a slightly high proportion of sugar as it is the sugar that helps to form the crust on the outside and also help to keep the brownies moist. Because the sugar is important to the structure of the brownies, it is difficult to suggest reducing it.

What are the two types of brownies and what causes them to be different? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

Why are brownies so rich? ›

In making brownies, what determines it being cakey or fudgy is the amount of fat (chocolate and flour) versus the amount of flour that you put into the batter. Obviously, more fat means more fudgy, rich and wet, and vice versa. Then, tweak yet another variable – the type of sugar – and you get chewy brownies!

What is the difference between fudgy and chewy brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact. Chewy brownies are dense (like fudgy brownies), but have a little more “bite” to them or elastic texture when you chew them.

How do you keep brownies from being gooey? ›

We would never attempt to slice a brownie less than 2-3 hours after baking - it'll be a gooey mess. For perfect, fudgy brownies, let them cool in their tin for 1-2 hours after baking, and then put them in the fridge overnight.

Do brownies taste better with milk or water? ›

Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Why do you put vanilla in brownies? ›

There are many unofficial 'rules' in baking. Like the fact that vanilla extract belongs in every single recipe. That little brown bottle adds complexity and helps the sugar taste more caramelly-sweet and the butter taste richer.

Why is brown sugar good for brownies? ›

Getting the perfect crust for you means choosing a recipe with just the right proportions of granulated and brown sugars. More brown sugar leads to dense brownies with incredible depth of flavor, but the additional moisture can cause their upper crust to be more solid than delicate as a result.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Brownies were originally called Rosebuds and were founded by Lord Baden-Powell after the younger sisters of the Guides and Scouts showed an interest in joining the Guide Association. The Girl Guides Gazette said that Rosebuds wore a dark blue skirt, knitted jersey, cap or tam and the Rosebud Brooch.

What happens if you put too much flour in brownies? ›

Baking Tip: too much flour can cause your baking recipes to be dry or dense! Here's the proper way to measure flour for your recipes!

What are girl brownies called now? ›

The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed the "Brownies" branch - who are now called the "Embers" - after the old name was deemed too racially divisive. "Embers are full of potential and when they work together, they can ignite a powerful flame!" the Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) tweeted on Wednesday.

What happens if you put extra butter in brownies? ›

The right amount of butter and chocolate is very important for making brownies. Too much butter and too little chocolate can spoil the texture of the brownie. Always have white and granulated sugar for making brownies.

How much does 1 box of brownies make? ›

First off, there are many sizes of boxes. From a few ounces to 2 pounds or more. And second, you can cut your brownies to any size you want. So, I would say 8 to 100 pieces.

What is unhealthy about brownies? ›

Brownies are considered by most people to be “unhealthy” because they are high in sugar, fat, and calories.

What does it mean when your brownies are chewy? ›

Recipes for chewy brownies use more flour than those for fudgy brownies, which results in a more structured, chewy bite and less dense texture.

Are my brownies fudgy or undercooked? ›

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

How to make brownies soft again? ›

Microwave them, they'll usually soften up. If that doesn't work you could consider soaking the rock hard brownie in a strong warm sugar solution.

What is wrong with my brownies? ›

Various causes include overbaking, underbaking, cutting the brownies too quickly, and lacking oil and fluid contents in the recipe. Underbaked and overbaked brownies turn out to be crumbly. When cut sooner before cooling down can make the brownies crumb.

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