Sweet Potato Tahini Brownie

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I love me some dark chocolate.

So a dessert that includes some dark chocolate is always a winner for me!

Combine that with some other awesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and tahini, and you have a delectable dessert with no guilt!

The best of both worlds in my opinon! Hope you give this a go!

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Sweet Potato Tahini Brownie

Cook and Prep Time: 60 minutes

Serves: 6-8

You Need

• 3 Sweet Potatoes
• 3 tbsp. Almond Butter OR other Nut Butter
• 3 tbsp. Tahini
• ½ cup Almond Flour
• ¾ cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 ½ tbsp. Maple Syrup (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot, and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.  Bring water to a boil, add 1 tbsp. salt, and boil the sweet potatoes until they could be easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes.  -OR-  Bake the potatoes for 40-60 minutes, until softened at 375˚F.
2. Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 350˚F.
3. With a strainer, discard all the water, saving the sweet potatoes, and adding them to a large bowl. 
4. Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.  Add the wet ingredients, and stir to combine.  Then add the dry ingredients to the bowl, and stir to combine.
5. Once mixed, add the mixture to a bread tray or rimmed baking tray.  Bake for 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and allow to cool.  Enjoy!