Looking for thick, fudgy and super simple to make Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies that are also egg free, oil free, Paleo?
Trying to get someone (kids, spouse, friends or yourself?) to eat more vegetables? Here’s an easy gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free brownies recipe especially for you.
Later in the post, I share all the best tips for success, plus the printable recipe.
Try these flourless sweet potato brownies with your favorite dairy free ice cream and chocolate ganache icing!
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Dairy Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Grain-free Baking Powder Recipe
How To Make Your Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies:
All ingredients get mixed up in a bowl, spread into a prepared 6 x 6 baking pan. I use a Corning Ware pan and sometimes an 8 x 5 glass loaf pan.
Ingredients you will need: (the printer friendly recipe is at the bottom of the post.)
- mashed organic sweet potatoes (or puree),
- raw organic cacao powder
- maple syrup
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- sea salt.
All ingredients get mixed in a bowl, small food processor or with an electric mixer. Pour the brownie batter into baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of chocolate chips or wait until baked and cooled and spread chocolate ganache icing.
Bake for 35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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This recipe is so easy and such a favorite that it gets made often at my house, all year round.
Related: Vegan Sweet Potato Smoothie
FAQ: Do these brownies taste like sweet potatoes? In my opinion, No! They taste just like fudgy brownies.
Sweet potatoes are a healthy, delicious food and the texture works perfectly for this recipe.
make a great mid-afternoon snack, for kids or adults. Oh, what a great gift for your grain, gluten, and dairy free friends!
Some great tips and time savers with these Simple Vegan Brownies:
- lately, I have been using organic Japanese sweet potatoes (also called Japanese yams) in this recipe. Fairly widely available in the grocery stores, they have a dark red to a purple exterior and a creamy ivory interior. I find they have less moisture than orange sweet potatoes. Both varieties work in this recipe.
- Make the sweet potato puree ahead and freeze 1/4 cup portions in silicone molds. Or, because I find it easier, my latest technique is to make the puree in my kitchen aid mixer, then use a 1/4 cup measure and scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze and then place balls/scoops in a plastic freezer bag. Just take out scoops of puree, thaw and use in the recipe.
- Raw, organic, cacao powder can be clumpy. It may be necessary to mix separately into a fine, powdery consistency before adding to the batter. If you add the clumps, it could be harder and take longer to mix the batter. I have learned this the hard way. 🙂
- My Favorite Almond Butter works well in this recipe as well as most store-bought creamy almond butter. Store leftover almond butter in the refrigerator.
- Make the batter ahead! I have been known to make two batches and bake one and refrigerate the other for …..drumroll….. baking the next day! Ha!
- Be creative – what other ways can you bake this batter? (e.g. a giant cookie?)
These delicious brownies make a great mid-afternoon snack, for kids or adults. I love guilt-free treats!
Related: Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Variations –
- Chocolate Brownie Tarts – great for entertaining. The brownie batter fits perfectly in two 3″ porcelain tarts. Spray a little coconut oil for nonstick and the baking time is 25 minutes. Let cool and the brownie tart should easily come out of a tart pan.
- One large brownie cookie – Sometimes I spread the batter thinner and rounder on the parchment paper for a large cookie which I cut into pie size pieces. Love the crispy edges!
Any way you bake them, you will love these sweet potato brownies. Plus, getting loved ones to eat more vegetables while having dessert is always a win.
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Looking for delicious, gluten-free vegan brownies that are fudgy, Paleo and dairy-free? You will love these brownies. Enjoy with or without dairy free chocolate ganache icing.
- 1 cup organic mashed sweet potatoes (Use Japanese sweet potatoes for best texture and taste.Freshly made or canned)
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (recipe on the site for Almond Butter)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons raw organic cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (grain-free recipe on my site, see link)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
- pinch sea salt
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Spray a 6 x 6 Pyrex or Corningware baking dish with oil spray. (an 8 x 5 loaf pan also works well.)
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In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. An electric mixer or small food processor also works well for mixing.
Note: If the cacao powder is clumpy, whisk it well or use a small food processor to make a fine powder. The batter is sticky and solid. -
Toss in chocolate chips and stir well to combine.
Note: if using dairy-free ganache icing, you may wish to leave the chips out. -
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread until smooth.
I have also made these in two 3 " porcelain tart dishes (spray with coconut oil and 25 minutes baking time).
Tip - Optional: Add a few (one tablespoon) of chocolate chips to the top. Yum! looking brownie.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through. Best to wait until cooled to slice into brownies. Makes about 6 brownies.
Tip: Also works well in an 8 x 4 loaf pan. Same baking time.
Easy to Pin It Strip:
Adelaide says
What’s a good substitute for the almond butter for someone who can’t do nuts?
Christine says
Hi Adelaide – I have not tried it with a substitute for almond butter yet. If you do try and it works, please come back and let me know. Thanks!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Oh yummy! These brownies look phenomenal!
Christine says
Thanks Kristina!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
How gooey and gorgeous do these look? Love the addition of almond butter too for added protein
Christine says
Thanks!
Ali from Home & Plate says
I would have never thought to use sweet potatoes in a brownie. This is genius and I love how dark and luscious these brownies. I could sink my teeth into these any day.
Christine says
Thanks Ali!
Erren says
Healthy and sweet? These sound perfect!
Christine says
Thanks Erren!
Platter Talk says
I love the idea of zero flour. Looking forward to trying this out for our family.
Christine says
Thanks – hope you love the brownies!
SP says
Fabulous Brownies!
Cliona Keane says
Oh WOW! These look incredible!
Kelly @ trial and eater says
I love hidden vegetables in desserts! Isn’t it amazing how they can make it so fudge-y?!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Mmmm. These sweet potatoes brownies look so delicious! And moist which is what makes the best brownies ever! I’ll be making these brownies this weekend because I’m in the mood for some healthy dessert!
Kavey Favelle says
Oh what a great idea for a brownie ingredient, love this, can just taste in my head how well this would work!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
Oh sweet heaven, where have you been all my life! I love sweet potato anything!
Helene D'Souza says
Yes fudgy, yes moist and it’s with sweet potatoes! Good timing because sweet potatoes are going to be in season here soon too and I have been waiting for the first load in the super markets. At the same time I have been saving all the good new sweet potato recipes. 😀
Christina Shoemaker says
Oh my goodness these look so rich & amazing! I bet the sweet potato produces the fudgiest texture!! My family would love these and never know about the potato!!
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze says
These look waaaaay too good to be good for you lol. Seriously, brownies are a weakness of mine and these look so tempting!
Sarah says
Absolutely delicious!! They taste similar to flourless chocolate cake without all the sugar or fat. I ate them with a strawberry/rhubarb chia pudding, and the combination was fantastic. Thanks so much for a great recipe-will be making it again.
Christine says
Thank you Sarah! So glad you like these brownies!