Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies {5 Ingredients}

These sweet potato brownies are made with just five simple ingredients, creating a rich, fudgy, and gooey texture that’s absolutely irresistible! You won’t believe they’re primarily sweetened with sweet potatoes. It’s no wonder this flourless brownie recipe has quickly become a favorite in the SKS community.

Try it today, and let me know what you think in the comments!

Whether you enjoy brownies with soft, fudgy centers, crispy edges, or a bit of chewiness, this recipe has you covered.

Since discovering this sweet potato brownie recipe, I can’t make brownies any other way. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know about my special bond with sweet potatoes. (At this point, I’m pretty sure I bleed orange!)

Five Simple Ingredients You need

These brownies are made with:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Eggs
• Cacao Powder
• Almond Butter
• Chocolate Chips

That’s right—there’s nothing you can’t pronounce! While this recipe may sound unconventional, trust me—it works.

Together, these ingredients create the perfect fudgy texture, sweetness, and rich chocolate flavor.

How Did these Brownies Become Flourless

This flourless recipe actually happened by accident. My original recipe included 1 tablespoon of cassava flour.

One day, halfway through baking, I realized I had forgotten to mix in the flour! I expected a pile of chocolatey sweet potato mush but was pleasantly surprised to find the brownies turned out perfectly fudgy and gooey.

And that’s how this magical flourless brownie recipe came to be!

Ingredients needed for Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potatoes
Prepare them by poking holes with a fork and either:

• Baking at 350°F for an hour
• Steaming in a pot for 30 minutes
• Microwaving if you’re short on time

Tip: The sweet potatoes should be extra soft, making them easy to mash with a fork.

Almond Butter
Both chunky and smooth almond butter work, but smooth almond butter is ideal for achieving the gooiest texture.

Cacao Powder
A pantry staple! You can use cacao powder or cocoa powder (a more processed, less bitter version).

Eggs
This recipe works without eggs if you’re vegan, though the brownies will be denser.

Optional: Coconut Sugar
Sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness, but for an extra indulgence, add 2-3 tablespoons of coconut sugar.

How to make Sweet Potato Brownies

Begin by preparing the Sweet Potatoes

Begin by steaming the sweet potatoes. You will want to start by poking holes in the sweet potato and baking in the oven or steam in a pot for half an hour to an hour.

If you are impatient like me… you can always steam the sweet potato in the microwave…or on the stove.

Once the sweet potato is done steaming…let it cool. Peel the skin off, then place it in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.

Following this, you will set the mashed sweet potato aside and begin working on the other ingredients.

Enjoy with some homemade nut milk… or with some ice cream!

Types of Sweet Potatoes to Use

Here are the best options for this recipe:

Regular Sweet Potatoes
These orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are the most common. Tip: To reduce stringiness, cut off both ends before cooking.

Japanese Sweet Potatoes
With reddish-purple skin and white flesh, these are creamy and not stringy, making them perfect for brownies.

White Sweet Potatoes
These have white skin and flesh, offering a creamy texture and even sweeter taste.

Tips on making Sweet Potato Brownies

Underbake for Extra Gooeyness
Slightly underbaking ensures an ooey-gooey texture.

“Crack” It Halfway
Halfway through baking, slam the pan onto your countertop (gently, if it’s glass!) to even out the batter and create a cracked top.

Sprinkle Sea Salt
A pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a touch of crunch.

Freeze for Later
These brownies freeze beautifully. Wrap individually and store for up to 2 months.

To thaw, leave brownies at room temperature for 30 minutes then warm them up in the microwave (with a piece of paper towel on top) for a few seconds.

Fancy Variations Of the Sweet Potato Brownies

Just plain gluten-free brownies are too boring? I’ve got a few ways to spice things up:

1. Nut Butter Swirl

If you want to be extra, add some nut butter swirl on top of these sweet potato brownies. Drip a few dollops on top and use a toothpick to spread it out into swirls.

2. Sea Salt

Salt is a great enhancer for chocolate. Sprinkling large crystals of sea salt not only brings out the chocolate flavor but also gives these gooey brownies some crunch.

3. Fold in some extra Chocolate Chips

Although I didn’t add extra chocolate chips for this recipe (I ran out of my favorite kind), they are a great addition to add to these brownies. Who doesn’t like doubling up the chocolate flavor?

4. Peppermint Extract

The peppermint and chocolate combo is made for the holidays. Add a couple of drops of peppermint exact and crumble up some candy canes on top. It makes the best healthy holiday dessert. Interested? See the full recipe here.

Scroll down for the full recipe and directions. These flourless sweet potato brownies are gooey, chewy, and perfect for a healthy indulgence.

Let me know how they turn out or if you have any questions—happy baking!

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