4 Ingredient Healthier Chocolate Brownies
These healthier brownies are so incredibly fudgy and moist. They only need 4 ingredients and don't contain any flour, eggs, refined sugar, dairy, butter or oil. Just add all the ingredients to a blender and blend to prepare the batter.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz/425g) can sweet potato puree
- 1/2 cup (128g) unsweetened natural cashew butter with no added oils, can substitute with natural peanut butter, see note before starting
- 6 tbsp (36g) unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tbsp (1.25 fl oz/37ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape the sides a few times with a spatula to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across and smooth the surface. Bake for about 30-35 minutes. When the brownies are done, the surface should look cooked. The batter should not be jiggly but when you touch the surface, it should still feel very soft and not quite set. Let brownies cool completely to allow them to set before cutting and serving.
- Cut brownies with a large sharp knife. Store uneaten brownies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- I used Farmer's Market canned sweet potato puree.* You want the only ingredient in the can to be sweet potato. You can make homemade sweet potato puree as well.
- Cashew butter and peanut butter note: Make sure to use a brand with a runny smooth consistency. Some brands can be thicker or if your cashew butter or peanut butter is a little old, it may be a little dry and thick, which won't work well for this recipe. I recommend making the brownies with cashew butter. It does work with peanut butter but the batter is thicker and you taste the peanut butter. I used Octonuts pure cashew butter.*
- I used Rodelle Dutch process cocoa powder*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Optional dairy-free ganache frosting:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup canned full fat coconut milk
- Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat coconut milk until almost simmering and pour over chocolate. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Stir with spatula until chocolate is fully melted and smooth. If your chocolate is not completely melting, you can put the mixture in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds and stir again until smooth and melted. Frost surface of brownies with ganache. You do not need to use all of the frosting.
- Estimated nutrition does not include optional frosting.
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 10mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, NET CARBS: 12
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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