Ingredients
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The Base: 1 medium sweet potato (cooked and mashed until smooth)
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Natural Sweetener: 1 ripe banana
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Structure: 2 large eggs
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The Chocolate: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Prep Potato: Roast or steam the sweet potato until very soft. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl and mash until no lumps remain.
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Combine: Add the ripe banana to the bowl and mash it into the potato. Whisk in the 2 eggs and the cocoa powder.
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Smooth: Continue mashing and stirring with a fork until a thick, uniform batter forms.
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Fold: Stir in most of the dark chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
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Bake: Pour the batter into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chips on top.
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Cook: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will still feel quite soft.
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The “Set” Step: This is crucial—let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. Because they are flourless, they need that cooling time to firm up into a fudgy consistency.
Notes
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Sweetness Level: Since this recipe relies on the banana for sweetness, make sure it is very spotty and ripe. If you prefer a sweeter brownie, you can add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey to the batter.
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Texture Tip: For a super-smooth, “cake-like” texture, you can pulse the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor instead of mashing by hand.
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Add-ins: A pinch of sea salt on top or a handful of chopped walnuts mixed in would add a great contrast to the soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Gluten Free