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Fudgy sweet potato brownies gluten-free recipe

Sweet Potato Brownies – The Best Gluten-Free Dessert You’ll Ever Try


  • Author: Lidia Bellacci
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fudgy and moist potato brownies made with mashed potatoes—an inventive twist that keeps brownies soft and rich without anyone guessing the secret ingredient.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mashed potatoes (plain, no butter or milk)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.

3. In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.

4. Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.

5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

9. Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Mashed potatoes add moisture and a fudgy texture without altering the flavor.

For extra decadence, swirl in peanut butter or top with a thin chocolate glaze.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

You can substitute sweet potatoes for a naturally sweeter variation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: potato brownies, hidden vegetable dessert, fudgy brownies, moist brownies