Sweet potato... brownies? That’s something you'd use in savoury dishes, right? In this brownie recipe, sweet potato is the secret ingredients to make the brownies deliciously sweet and gooey, minus all the artery-clogging fat. And trust us – they taste just like the real thing.
This sweet potato protein brownie recipe produces the softest, stickiest chocolate brownies you’ve ever tasted, and provides your muscles with some much needed protein.
Check out our gooey Avocado Protein Brownie and Beetroot Brownie recipe too.
Makes: 8-10
Ingredients
- 175g sweet potato
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp. Cacao Powder
- 75g Peanut or Almond Butter
- 2 tbsp. (30g) honey
- 80g Greek yoghurt
- 75ml milk (of choice)
- 12-15 drops Chocolate Flavdrops
- 60g whole wheat flour
- 3 scoops Impact Whey (Chocolate Smooth Flavour)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Handful dark chocolate chips (optional)
Method
1. First, pierce your sweet potato several times with a fork, then bake for 40 minutes at 180°C until soft. Allow to cool then peel the potato.
2. Once cooled, place the sweet potato, egg, egg white, peanut butter, honey, Greek yoghurt, milk and Flavdrops into a food processor or blender, and process until no lumps remain. Pour the mixture into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, whey and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and carefully fold the mixture, without overworking.
3. Now stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the mixture into a lined deep square baking tray.
4. Bake at 180°C for 20-22 minutes.
5. Allow the brownies to cool for around 30 minutes, then cut into squares and enjoy!
These protein brownies really are melt-in-the-mouth soft – you won't believe they're made with sweet potato.
Want to see more delicious high protein recipes? Check ‘em out here!
Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
