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Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Brownie Recipe: Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge in this guilt-free Chocolate Brownie Recipe featuring sweet potato and avocado frosting. A healthy dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Provides natural sweetness and moisture; can be replaced with mashed pumpkin.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it’s unsweetened for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour Very absorbent; can be adjusted.
  • 1 cup Dates Can substitute with dried prunes or mashed ripe bananas.
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds Nut-free alternative; can substitute with pumpkin seeds.
  • 2 tbsp Chia Seeds Can be replaced with flax seeds.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can also use agave nectar or date syrup.
Frosting
  • 1 large Avocado Adds healthy fats; can replace with young coconut or cashews if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Ensure it’s chilled for better whipping.

Equipment

  • High-capacity food processor
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Bake whole sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend cooled sweet potato, pitted dates, cocoa powder, coconut flour, and chia seeds in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Add maple syrup and sunflower seeds to the mixture and pulse until combined.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, pour in the brownie mixture, and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Blend avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup for the frosting until smooth.
  8. Cool the brownies completely before spreading the avocado frosting on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Taste the batter before baking to adjust sweetness if necessary. Allow cooling for perfect slicing and best flavor.

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