27
Jan
Reading time - 1 mins
Sweet Potato; the nutrient powerhouse and bulk ingredient in these brownies provide minerals, iron, calcium and magnesium that assist in protein and carbohydrate metabolism, plus, they also have fiber, which helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and assists in the management of IBS!
00:25
To Prep
00:20
To Cook
5
Ingredients
Easy
Difficulty
650g Sweet Potato (Peeled and Cut)
2 Tbsp Cacao Powder
3 Tbsp Maple Syrup / Honey or Rice Malt Syrup
1/2 Cup Buckwheat Flour
1 1/2 Cups Dates
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 170 degrees. Steam sweet potato for about 15 minutes or until soft. If using dried dates, soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.
STEP 2
Cool sweet potato and drain the dates. Add sweet potato and dates to a food processor and blend until a sweet paste forms.


STEP 3
Transfer to a bowl and add the paste, cacao, maple syrup and buckwheat flour. Fold mixture until combined.


STEP 4
Spoon into lined baking tray and bake in oven for 20 mins or until a golden crisp forms on top.
STEP 5
Allow to cool for 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
STEP 6
Add toppings such as Berries and Yoghurt
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