Sweet Potato Brownies with Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend
These sweet potato brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with honey. Instead of traditional cocoa powder, this version uses Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend for added flavor and function. The blend brings rich chocolate taste while making these brownies a more intentional treat.
This time, we used the Digestive Cocoa Blend, but the Energy Cocoa Blend works beautifully as well, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
Why Sweet Potato?
Sweet potato adds natural sweetness, moisture, and softness to brownies while blending seamlessly into the chocolate flavor. It creates a dense, fudgy texture without needing a lot of extra ingredients.
Why Use Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend?
Our cocoa blends make it easy to turn everyday recipes into something more functional.
The Digestive Cocoa Blend combines cacao with ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom - herbs traditionally used to support digestion while adding warm, rich flavor.
The Energy Cocoa Blend combines cacao with cordyceps, ginseng, and maca - ingredients traditionally used to support focus, stamina, and steady energy.
Both blends are an easy way to add flavor and purpose to smoothies, yogurt bowls, baked treats, and everyday snacks.
How to Make Sweet Potato Brownies
Prepare the Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, eggs or egg alternative, honey or maple syrup, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in the flour, Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until fully combined.
Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cool:
Let brownies cool fully in the pan before slicing for the best fudgy texture.
Serve:
Slice into squares and enjoy right away, or store in the fridge for a denser texture.
Recipe: Sweet Potato Brownies with Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potato puree
2 eggs or egg alternative
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate of your choice
Egg Alternative
For 1 flax egg:
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons water
For this recipe, replace the 2 eggs with:
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
4 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. Whisk together mashed sweet potato, eggs or flax eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add flour, Herbal Roots Cocoa Blend, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips, then stir until fully combined. Pour batter into pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool fully before slicing. Store covered at room temperature or in the fridge.