Healthy Brownies

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...well, at least that is what we call them at our house.  And to be honest...they really aren't that bad for you.  Minimal sugar profile, vitamins from the pumpkin, antioxidants from the cocoa and chocolate chips, and healthy fats from the almond butter. 

I found this recipe on: http://thebigmansworld.com

However, I switched up the sweet potato for canned organic pumpkin.  I found them to be fudgier with the pumpkin.  Also, I do not bother to melt the almond butter and maple syrup.

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Super easy to make.  And I feel no "fear" when giving them to my kiddos.  Enjoy!

Eat well & Be well,
MLC

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  2. 1/2 cup smooth nut butter of choice (I used cashew butter and almond butter)
  3. 2 T pure maple syrup
  4. 1/4 cup cocoa powder (I used half dark cocoa powder, half standard cocoa powder)
  5. Handful of chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven the 350 degrees, grease a small cake pan or loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter with your pure maple syrup. In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed sweet potato, nut butter, maple syrup and cocoa powder and mix very well. If using chocolate chips, stir them through.
  3. Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake for around 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into pieces.
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