V + GF SWEET {POTATO} BROWNIES

I'm always looking for ways to add extra veggies into my day… And I see no better way then with delicious treats. You MUST try these chocolaty, naturally-sweetened, V + GF, brownies made with 11 simple ingredients!!

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1c sweet potato purée (see instructions)

• 2/3c maple syrup

• 1/2c natural pb

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1½ tbsp avocado oil

• 1/2c cocoa powder

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2/3 cup oat flour

• 1/2 c chopped raw pecans

• 1/4 c dairy-free chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make sweet potato purée, halve sweet potato and brush the cut sides with oil. Add to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for ~25-30 minutes /until tender. Peel away skin and mash in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

2. Change oven to 350F & line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

3. In a large mixing bowl, add sweet potato purée, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and avo oil. Combine.

4. Add cacao powder, salt & baking powder. Combine. Then add oat flour & stir until a thick.

5. Transfer batter to your 8x8 dish and spread evenly. Then top with pecans and chocolate chips.

6. Bake at 350F for approx 25 mins. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean. Don't over cook or they will be dry! Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15-30mins.

7. Enjoy!