Chocolate & sweet potato brownie - with almond & dates. Nutrient rich and delicious. and easy to make!
Updated: 5 days ago
Sweet potato is one of the Blue Zone's longevity secrets. Even though the Blue Zone people in Okinawa actually ate purple sweet potato, orange sweet potato also has a bounty of health benefits, including antioxidants, Vitamin A, fibre to fuel our friendly gut microbes.
These brownies are packed with goodness: Including healthy fats, protein, B6 and potassium, Dairy & gluten free, & contain no refined sugar.
Even the coconut topping adds beneficial fats & fibre.
It's not surprising that they are different from your usual brownie, with a different sweetness, and sticky texture.
These definitely tick the box for a treat with fab nutrient density.
I just made this without the honey and it was delicious.
Recipe:
2 medium sweet potatoes (approx. 400 g) peel on
2 cups pitted sticky dates or sultanas (preferably preservative free)
1 desert spoon coconut oil (I've also tried with almond butter which was delicious too)
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup buckwheat flour or quinoa flakes
1-2 tablespoons milk of choice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon raw cacao or cocoa
3/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped up or melted
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp rock salt
coconut and/or hemp seeds to sprinkle on top.
Method
Chop and boil the sweet potatoes. allow to cool (can place in fridge to speed up)
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees
Place the cooled sweet spuds in the food processor with the dates and coconut oil
Add the almond meal, buckwheat, milk, cacao, honey, salt and baking powder - process until combined
Add the chocolate and pulse enough to combine
Turn onto a lined tray (approx 20 x 22cm) and bake for 25 mins. Enjoy!
Cut into portions to serve or freeze. Cut into small squares and you have the perfect pick-me-up with a cup of tea, or serve with yoghurt, ice cream or fruit. Enjoy.
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Laura x
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