Football Brownies

Recipe by: CANDICE MARIE | @simplyhealthymama 

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed roasted Bako Sweet Potatoes (about 2 medium)

• 3/4 cup creamy cashew butter

• 1/3 cup avocado oil

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

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Directions

1. Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.

2. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Roast at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, until soft and caramelized.

4. Scoop out the flesh and mash until smooth (measure 1 1/2 cups).

5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

6. In a large bowl, whisk together sweet potato, cashew butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.

7. Whisk or sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until no dry spots remain. Stir in chocolate chips.

8. Spread batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top. Bake 25–28 minutes.

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• Health Benefits

  Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and is a low glycemic index food. Find out more on our Nutritional Facts page.

• What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam?

  Sweet potatoes have a much thinner skin than a yam and tastes delicious when cooked. Yams have a thick bark like skin that needs to be cut away before cooking. Learn more about their differences on our Sweet Potatoes VS. Yams page.