Lately I’ve been on a mission to make our favorite baked treats just a little more nourishing without losing that warm, homemade flavor. These Sweet Potato Protein Brownies are the best of both worlds: rich, fudgy, and full of chocolatey goodness, with a sneaky dose of veggies and protein. I used a scoop of my favorite BetterDays chocolate protein for extra flavor and a little boost of balance. You’d never know they’re made with sweet potato, they taste like dessert, not a “healthy” swap.

Fudgy Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

These Sweet Potato Protein Brownies are the best of both worlds: rich, fudgy, and full of chocolatey goodness, with a sneaky dose of veggies and protein.

Prep Time8

Cook Time25

Keyword: healthy brownies, protein brownie recipe, sweet potato brownie recipe

Servings: 9 brownies

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potato about 1 large
1/2 cup almond butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 scoop BetterDays chocolate protein powder 20 g total
2/3 cup Lily’s sugar-free chocolate chips plus a few extra for the top!
flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Peel and boil sweet potato until tender.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, and almond butter until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, BetterDays protein powder, and baking soda.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
Fold in Lily’s chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
Spread evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, until edges are set and the center looks just slightly under-baked.
Top with flaky sea salt.
Let cool completely before slicing. For an extra-fudgy texture, chill for 30 minutes before cutting.

Why You’ll Love These!

Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and sweet potato
Packed with BetterDays chocolate protein (2 scoops = 40g protein per batch!)
Fudgy, flourless texture that rivals traditional brownies
Made with Lily’s sugar-free chocolate chips for less sugar, more chocolate
Kid-approved and freezer-friendly

Storage:

Store brownies in an airtight container for:

Room temperature: up to 3 days
Refrigerator: up to 1 week
Freezer: up to 2 months

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my Tips:

You can use two scoops of BetterDays chocolate protein if one just isn’t enough!
You can swap sweet potato for canned pumpkin if that’s what you have on hand.
Chill before slicing for the perfect fudgy bite.
These are amazing with a sprinkle of flaky salt or a drizzle of almond butter on top.

If you try these protein brownies, tag me! I always love to see how you make my recipes your own.

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Fudgy Sweet Potato Protein Brownies (Flourless + Naturally Sweetened)