sweet potato brownies

I really enjoy baking but I'd rather not exercise my will power to withstand having 24 brownies in my house. I want to be able to make a healthy treat option but also keep the recipe low in servings so that I am not tempted. This version creates 12 brownies but can easily be doubled if you are baking for a larger group. It's super moist and delicious but without all the loaded sugar found in traditional brownies.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Prep time: 10

Cook time: 30

Total time: 40

Yield: 12

Calories per serving: 109
Fat per serving: 6.5 g

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato (1 cup)
• 2 egg whites
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup cacao powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp grass-fed butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Cooking Directions:
  

Preheat oven to 350 F.
      

Wash and poke the sweet potato with a fork and place it in the microwave for 3 minutes, turn and cook an additional 2 minutes or until soft. Allow to cool.        
  

Once cool, remove skin and mash.        
  

Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix well.  
         

Spray a 8x8 inch baking dish with olive oil spray and spread mixture into dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Allow them to cool, cut them into 12 squares and store in the refrigerator.