Sweet Potato Brownie (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

Sweet Potato Brownies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free)

I have words. Many words of affirmation I could say about these brownies.

They tick every box. Healthy. Lunchbox friendly. Deeply chocolatey. Simple to make. Endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Since the first time I made them, my fridge has not been without a batch.

Everybody — even the most particular members of our family — devour these. It’s only after they’ve gone back for seconds that I mention the sweet potato. Cue raised eyebrows, disbelief, then quiet acceptance followed by another square.

I’ve dressed them up with raspberries, scattered rose petals and pistachios across the top, dusted them simply with cocoa, or served them with fresh berries and spring blossoms. They’re humble and elegant all at once.

These are brownies you can trust.

Why You’ll Love These Brownies

• Naturally sweetened with sweet potato

• Gluten free, dairy free and nut free

• Easily adaptable for paleo, vegetarian and fructose-free diets

• Lunchbox friendly and fridge stable

• Deep chocolate flavour with a soft, fudgy texture

• One-bowl, quick and forgiving

They’re the kind of recipe you’ll memorise without meaning to.

Sweet potato might sound quirky in a brownie, but it makes perfect sense. Think pumpkin pie — a classic dessert built on vegetable sweetness.

Sweet potato adds moisture, texture and natural sweetness, meaning far less added sweetener is needed. The result is a brownie that feels indulgent without tipping into excess. Rich, chocolatey and grounding.

They’re also a wonderful option for people managing multiple allergies or intolerances. Dairy free. Gluten free. Nut free. Vegetarian. Paleo adaptable. And if honey is swapped for rice malt syrup, suitable for a fructose-free diet too.

These brownies don’t feel like a compromise. They feel like a small win.

I encourage you all to give these a try. They are truly amazing. And if you do, feel free to share your creation with me on social media by taging @thekrookedspoon or #thekrookedspoon.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Brownies

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2–3 cups grated raw sweet potato (peeled if preferred)

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2½ tbsp besan flour (chickpea flour) or flour of choice

• ½ cup coconut oil, melted (or oil of choice or combination)

• ⅓–½ cup honey (or syrup of choice, to taste)

• 1 tsp bicarb soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

Method

1. Line a square brownie tin with baking paper and preheat oven to 150°C fan-forced.

2. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix until fully combined.

3. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.

4. Bake on the middle shelf for 25–30 minutes, until just set in the centre.

   • Less time = fudgier brownies

   • More time = more cake-like

5. Cool in the tin, then refrigerate. Once chilled, slice and serve.

6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Tips & Variations

• Fold raspberries through the batter (add ~5 extra minutes cooking time)

• Dust with cacao or cocoa powder before serving

• Add rose petals, pistachio or berries for special occasions

• Swap besan flour for almond meal, oat flour or gluten free flour

• Use a mix of coconut and olive oil for a softer flavour

Serving & Storage

• Best served chilled for clean slices

• Keeps in the fridge for up to 7 days

• Freezes well — slice first for easy snacks

• Ideal for lunchboxes, afternoon tea or dessert

FAQ

Q. Do these taste like sweet potato?

No — they taste like rich chocolate brownies with a soft, fudgy crumb.

Q. Can I make these vegan?

Egg substitutes may work, but texture will change. I recommend testing a small batch first.

Q. Are they very sweet?

No — they’re gently sweet and well balanced. Adjust honey to taste.

Q. What is besan flour?

Besan is milled chickpeas. It’s widely available in health food stores, supermarkets, Indian grocers and online.

I encourage you to try these. Truly.

They’re the kind of recipe that quietly earns a permanent place in your kitchen. The kind that gets shared, requested, remembered. And the kind that proves — once again — that good food doesn’t need to shout to be impressive.

If you make them, I’d love to see your version. Tag @thekrookedspoon or #thekrookedspoon so I can admire your work.

Sweet Potato Brownie

Healthy sweet potato brownies that are gluten free, dairy free and nut free. A simple, lunchbox-friendly recipe with rich chocolate flavour.

Servings 20

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups grated raw sweet potato skin peeled if prefer
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp of besan flour or any other flour of choice
• 1/2 cup coconut oil - melted or any oil of choice or combo of
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup honey depending on sweet taste or any other syrup sweetener
• 1 tsp bi carb soda
• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

• Line a square brownie pan with silicone paper and preheat the oven to 150C (fan forced)
• In a bowl combine all the ingredients and mix until full incorporated with each other.
• Pour into the lined square brownie pan and place in the preheated oven on the middle shelf.
• Cook for 25 -30 minutes until just set in the center. The more you cook the more cake like it becomes.
• Cool in the pan and then refrigerate. Once chilled slice and serve.
• Keep in an air tight container in the fridge.

Notes

• I have made these brownies studded with raspberries. It was amazing but did need an extra 5 or so minutes to cook to compensate for the added fruit.
• Besan flour is milled chickpeas you can find it in most health food stores, good supermarkets, Indian grocers and online. If you can't find it anywhere feel free to substitute for any other flour or meal.
• Any combination of oil works in this recipe, I often use a combination of coconut and olive oil. But nut oils would work great and impart a beautiful flavour through the brownie (it's just not lunch box friendly for us, our schools are nut free)

 

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Course: baking

Keyword: afternoon tea, Bakery, brownie, cake, chocolate, dessert, gluten free, healthy, Quick & Easy, sweet potato

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