Deliciously gooey and soft, these brownies will go down a treat! Made with sweet potatoes, dates and maple syrup, these are a healthier option to your white sugar laden standard brownies.
THE BROWNIES
500g sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
12 medjool dates
6 tbsp of pure maple syrup
100g ground almonds
2 tbsp of melted coconut oil
a pinch of salt
100g ground oats
6 tbsp raw cacao powder
THE ICING
One medium sized avocado
3 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp maple syrup
METHOD - THE BROWNIES
1. Start by pre-heating the oven to 180C (fan), then peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into chunks and place into a steamer for about twenty minutes, until they become really soft.
2. Once they are perfectly soft and beginning to fall apart remove them and add them to a food processor with the pitted dates.
3. Put the remaining ingredients into a bowl, before mixing in the sweet potato date combination. Stir well.
4. Place into a lined baking dish and cook for about forty-five to fifty minutes, until you can pierce the brownie with a fork and bring it out dry. Remove the tray and allow it to cool for about ten minutes – this is really important as it needs this time to stick together.
METHOD - THE ICING
1. Place all three ingredients into a food processor and process until combined. Add more maple syrup if necessary.
2. Spread a layer of icing on brownies, slice and enjoy!
Credit: Recipe for brownies from Deliciously Ella